Lima Municipality officializes traffic diversions and restrictions in Historic Center for 'La toma de Lima' march

The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima has announced temporary restrictions on vehicle circulation in various streets of the Historic Center as a precautionary measure against planned mobilizations. The measure, coordinated with the National Police of Peru (PNP), will be in effect from June 13 at midnight until June 15 at midnight. The official statement indicates the measure aims to guarantee road safety, preserve public order, and protect Lima's Historic Center. A restricted perimeter has been established in the Cercado de Lima, where traffic control operations and diversions will occur during the demonstrations. The vehicular closures will encompass the internal perimeter defined by Alfonso Ugarte Avenue, the Rímac River contour, Amazonas and Huánuco streets, as well as Sebastián Lorente, Miguel Grau, and 9 de Diciembre Avenues. A map released by the municipality shows this entire area will be off-limits to vehicles. Drivers will need to use the surrounding roads, where traffic flow will be maintained under PNP supervision and by transport authorities. Control operations will be executed by the PNP, responsible for access closures, traffic regulation, and necessary security measures during the mobilizations, in coordination with the Municipality of Lima and the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU). Public transport, including the Metropolitano and complementary corridors, may face authorized or restricted circulation depending on the security conditions. Exemptions apply to ambulances, fire units, police vehicles, official vehicles on duty, residents within the perimeter, and vehicles heading to authorized parking lots or involved in permitted activities.