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This provision does not seek to restrict the total demand for special vehicles and the transport of special cargo, but rather to order their circulation according to road capacity.With the aim of improving passability, strengthening road safety and preserving the infrastructure of one of the most important roads in the country, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) ordered the restriction of the circulation of special vehicles, special cargo and special vehicle combinations on National Route PE-22, known as Carretera Central, in the section between km 19 (Nana) and km 161 (Centro Poblado Curipata), from January 1, 2026 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2027.
The measure, approved by Directorial Resolution No. 032-2025-MTC/18, responds to a technical analysis that shows that the Central Highway operates above its design capacity, registering high levels of congestion and a high flow of heavy vehicles, which increases the risks of road accidents and accelerates the deterioration of the pavement and existing structures.
In accordance with the provisions, from Monday to Thursday the circulation of a regulated number of special vehicles and those that transport special merchandise will be allowed, in accordance with the authorizations of Provias Nacional. Meanwhile, the circulation of these units is prohibited from Friday to Sunday, considering that the highest volume of traffic on the road is concentrated in that range of days. Likewise, special vehicle combinations, such as bitrenes, will not be able to circulate on this section of the Central Highway.
It is necessary to specify that this provision does not seek to restrict the total demand for special vehicles and the transport of special cargo, but rather to organize their circulation in accordance with the road capacity and the geometric characteristics of the road, in order to reduce the negative externalities that affect users and guarantee adequate safety and service conditions.
The implementation, supervision and control of the measure will be carried out in an articulated manner between Provias Nacional, the Superintendency of Land Transportation of People, Cargo and Goods (Sutran) and the National Police of Peru, ensuring its effective compliance and timely informing road users.
The MTC is committed to responsible traffic management in the National Road Network, aimed at protecting peoples lives, optimizing travel times and ensuring the sustainability of the countrys strategic road infrastructure.
