Name of the Project
Rutas del Loa road project.

Location
Atacama Desert, Chile.

Client
Intervial Chile.

Project Description
The project involves the upgrading and double-lane widening of an 111 km segment in Calama and the construction of a 25 km bypass road linking several roads.

Included in the project is the construction of a 345 m viaduct over the Loa river.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The project is valued at €273-million.

Duration
Construction is expected to start in 2020 and conclude in 2023.

Latest Developments
Ferrovial Agroman has been awarded the construction contract. One of the main challenges is to minimise the impact on transport routes and utilities that run alongside the road such as railway lines, water mains and gas pipelines, as well as telecommunications and electricity lines.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Ferrovial Agroman (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Intervial Chile, tel +56 2 2 599 35 00 or email contacto@intervialchile.cl.