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Barranco Shuts Puente de los Suspiros for Six-Month Restoration

Officials cite structural reinforcement to safeguard visitors under a MinceturBarranco conservation agreement.

Overview

  • Work began Tuesday, Feb. 3, with a full pedestrian closure set to last 180 days.
  • The S/1,027,354.70 project will be executed by Consorcio Barranco under a pact that includes a 200-meter land cession.
  • Detours and signed alternate routes along the Bajada de los Baños maintain pedestrian access toward the Costa Verde during the closure.
  • Planned tasks include full deck replacement, maintenance of main beams, restoration of historic lampposts, and LED lighting with reversible conservation criteria.
  • Authorities note the bridge has lacked integral maintenance since 2014 as the landmark approaches its 150th anniversary on Feb. 14.