The renewal of the Jorge Chávez International Airport, located in Callao, is about to conclude with the opening this March 30. In this context, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) reported that passengers will no longer access along Elmer Faucett Avenue, but by a different route.
This decision is due to the location of the New terminalwhich is between the two landing tracks, which prevents the transit of people through the area. In addition, new access roads have been implemented to facilitate the transport of passengers and guarantee the operational security of the airport.
What is the reason why the new Jorge Chávez airport will no longer have admission to Faucet Avenue?
The mayor of CallaoPedro Spadaro, explained that the closure of the Faucett access It responds to the need to use both landing clues for airport operations. “The new terminal is located between both tracks, so it would be unfeasible for passengers to cross an airstrip, he said.
According to him MTCthis measure is aligned with international airport safety standards, since it guarantees an ordered vehicular flow and avoids risks in the operability of the terminal.
How will the new access to Jorge Chávez airport and what routes will be available
Vehicular income to New terminal will be done through the Avenida Morales Duárezthrough two provisional modular bridges that will connect with the new facilities. In addition, the public transport service “Aerodirect“It will facilitate the arrival of passengers, operating on five routes with 57 whereabouts distributed in strategic points of the city.
Confirmed “Aerodirect” routes include:
- Northern Aerodirect: Part from Izaguirre and University avenues, passing through Tomás Valle.
- South Aerodirect: It begins in Cuba and Brazil avenues, continuing for peace and Venezuela.
- Aerodirect Center: Connect from Alfonso Ugarte and Piérola to Morales Duárez.
- Aerodirect Quilca (Callao): Tour Quilca, Faucett and Morales Duárez avenues.
- Aerodirecto Ventanilla: It crosses Néstor Gambeta and Faucett Avenue to the airport.
These routes seek to improve connectivity and reduce vehicular congestion in the area, allowing efficient and safe access to the airport.
Santa Rosa bridge and future accesses: When can Jorge Chávez airport be entered?
For pedestrian income, the MTC has announced the construction of the Santa Rosa bridgewhich will facilitate the connection between Santa Rosa Avenue and the airport. This work will be part of the Express Santa Rosaan elevated viaduct of 3.67 kilometers that will link the airport with the Costa Verde.
The Santa Rosa Bridge project will include four entrance and exit lanes, cyclevías and a pedestrian crossing. However, its inauguration is scheduled for 2028, so until then, access to the airport will continue to be exclusively vehicular through Morales Duárez.
In addition, temporary bridges have been placed at the intersection of avenues Morales Duárez and new airport as a mitigation measure. These bridges will allow vehicular circulation while the execution of the final works continues.
The Jorge Chávez International Airport will also have additional access to Gambeta Avenue, aimed exclusively for employees, loading, suppliers and authorized taxis, thus reinforcing the safety and organization of traffic in the area.
Source: Larepublica
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