Special cargo vehicles that exceed regular dimensions in width and weight will have restricted access on the Carretera Central until December 31, 2025. This measure will apply in both directions of the section between Chaclacayo, in Lima (km 23) and the Pucará Population Center, in Junín (km 145). This is established by Directorial Resolution No. 018-2024-MTC/18 of the Ministry of Transport, to curb the existing traffic congestion on this road due to the daily transfer of vehicles with excessive dimensions.
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These are special transport units and those that transport special goods, whose technical characteristics are criteria contemplated in the Traffic Hierarchy Regulations to establish restrictions on circulation.
This measure will allow for the rationalization of traffic on the Central Highway, maximizing its effective use by all road users. To this end, the circulation of special vehicles and vehicles transporting merchandise is prohibited from Friday to Sunday, and they may only travel from Monday to Thursday, subject to prior authorization from Provías Nacional del MTC.
It should be noted that the authorization granted by Provías Nacional will be for a maximum of 65 vehicles per day, in the case of special vehicles up to 4 meters wide and vehicles transporting special merchandise weighing up to 60 tons; and for a maximum of 2 vehicles per day, when it comes to special vehicles exceeding 4 meters wide and vehicles with special merchandise weighing more than 60 tons.
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The aforementioned entity may refuse to issue authorizations for the circulation of special vehicles and vehicles transporting special merchandise or temporarily suspend those it has issued for reasons of maintenance or conservation on the Central Highway.
Inspection at checkpoints to be established will be carried out by agents of the Peruvian National Police, in coordination with SUTRAN personnel.
