by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor

(AI-Translations): Español

On Thursday, 13 February, a lane of the Chancay bridge on Peru's Pacific coast collapsed as a passenger bus crossed.

The bus plunged into the Chancay River after the bridge fell apart due to a lack of maintenance and infrastructure failure.

The collapse has significantly impacted transport in the area, leading to the closure of the affected section of the North Pan-American Highway.

Because it is located just over four kilometres from the Port of Chancay, cargo movement across the bridge to the port is suspended.

According to Crisis24, as of 14 February, officials had closed the Carretera Panamericana Norte (PE-1N Highway) in both directions in Chancay District. 

Potential transport workers strike

Unionised transport workers will strike for 24 hours across Peru on 26 February to protest malpractice against the transportation sector and to demand immediate action against organised crime groups.

Recent transport strikes have significantly affected northern parts of Lima, the capital and home of the Port of Callao.

The strike will disrupt transport services, including cargo movement in Lima and Callao.