Lima Metro Construction Causes Traffic Chaos on Faucett Avenue

Faucett Avenue Gridlock: Lima Metro Construction Causes Major Traffic Disruption Lima, Peru – Construction of the Line 2 Metro in Lima has caused significant traffic congestion on Faucett Avenue, impacting commuters and businesses alike. On Tuesday, May 27th, the closure of a section of the avenue in the Lima-Callao direction led to hours-long delays. One vendor interviewed near the construction site reported a nearly two-hour delay in her commute. "It usually takes me an hour and a half from Ventanilla, but today it took almost two hours," she stated. Video footage shows extensive traffic backups. The report also included interviews with drivers who expressed frustration over the delays. Authorities from the Ministry of Transport and the Callao municipality were on-site monitoring the situation and assessing traffic flow. While there were initial concerns, a representative confirmed that three lanes of Faucett Avenue remain open in the north-south direction, mitigating some of the impact. The incident highlights the challenges of major infrastructure projects and their impact on daily life. Authorities are working to minimize future disruptions.