📋 Tender Overview
Vice Minister Raul Garcia Loli supervised key works for the modernization of the Piura airport and expanding 4G and road connectivity in the region.As part of the visit of the President of the Republic, Jose Jeri, the Vice Minister of Communications, Raul Garcia Loli, arrived in Piura to inspect the progress of the main interventions in the sector, including the modernization of the Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport, the expansion of 4G mobile services and the construction of the San Francisco Bridge.
On behalf of Minister Aldo Prieto Barrera, he verified the improvements completed on the Air Side and perimeter fence of the airport, which include the rehabilitation of 2.5 km of runway, 1.8 km of existing fence and 5.98 km of new enclosure, with an investment of USD 53 million.
Likewise, he reviewed the progress of the passenger terminal expansion project, which registers 41% progress in its technical file and contemplates an investment of USD 35 million. Execution is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.
The MTC also highlighted the comprehensive modernization of the air terminal, which includes runway extension, new taxiway and passenger and cargo terminals, with a projected investment of USD 306.6 million. 132 of 250 properties have already been acquired and 11 of 16 interferences have been released, advancing in the preparation of the land.
More rural towns access 4G mobile services
The vice minister also supervised the expansion of 4G connectivity in Catacaos, as part of the Coverage Fee and the 4G contest.
During the visit to the San Pablo town center, he confirmed the start-up of the 4G service, where Bitel installed a 30-meter-high base station that provides, for the first time, voice and mobile data to 1,235 residents, educational institutions and health establishments.
In 2024, 26 locations will be served with an investment of S/ 11.3 million, benefiting 4,856 users. By 2025, two new locations already have service, benefiting 1,284 citizens.
In October 2025, attention to 7 locations in section 2 was completed, benefiting 1,671 people. In total, since 2023, 459 rural locations in Piura have been connected, with a cumulative investment of USD 74.8 million.
Construction of the San Francisco Bridge advances
The MTC also inspected the progress of the San Francisco Bridge, the main structure of the package of 11 bridges being built in the PE-1NR National Road Network.
With 300 meters in length and a modern, high-resistance design, the work registers 19.45% progress, being the most advanced of the package. Its execution is in charge of the Puentes Piura Consortium, with a joint investment of S/ 125.9 million.
Once completed, the bridge will improve the continuity of the PE-1NR corridor, reduce travel times and strengthen the integration between Piura and Morropon, facilitating the transfer of agricultural products and regional mobility.
With these interventions, the MTC reaffirms its commitment to continue promoting works that modernize infrastructure, close connectivity gaps and contribute to the development of the regions.
