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Elderly Jicamarca Resident Installs Her Own Road Signage After Crashes as Authorities Remain Unresponsive

Her self-funded effort follows a fatal wreck on the fog-prone anillo vial in Huarochirí.

Overview

  • She told Exitosa she pays about S/120 per roll of reflective material and applies it on hazardous curves.
  • She reported receiving no institutional backing, relying on voluntary tips from passersby to keep buying supplies.
  • She called for containment walls and cat’s-eye reflectors, urging officials to implement structural safety fixes.
  • Reports describe the ring road as a high-risk corridor where morning fog severely reduces visibility and crashes are frequent.
  • Her actions have gone viral on social media, and there has been no statement or announced plan from municipal, regional or transport authorities as of today.