Ministry of Transport Will Award US$3.3 Trillion in March to Modernize Roads in La Guajira
The award of 11 construction projects will begin in March. Photo: Courtesy - A.P.I.
TL;DR
- The national government will award 11 road projects in March, totaling around $3.3 trillion.
- These projects are part of the CONPES 4161 “Vías para la Paz” initiative.
- Investment will focus on improving connectivity in Manaure, Riohacha, Maicao, and Uribia.
- Specific interventions in Uribia include the Taparrajín–Jojoncito–Siapana, San Martín–Nazareth, and Uribia cabecera–Watchwali–Puerto López–Nazareth sections.
- Contracts for technical supervision and monitoring exceed $200 billion.
- The Ministry of Transport highlights these as historic resources for the department and crucial for implementing the T-302 of 2017 ruling.
- Works will involve community consultation and are expected to improve access to water, health, food security, and reduce infant mortality, contributing to a broader transformation of living conditions.