Two 1.5-kilometer tunnels to create an urban oasis. An investment of €370 million, combining infrastructure and nature, reducing traffic by 25% and creating new green and recreational spaces in the nation's capital.

Santiago del Cile is on the precipice of a monumental change, with a project that will not only improve urban mobility but transform its entire landscape. Two new tunnels will cross Cerro Lo Ruiz, in one of the most congested areas of the city, with the aim of reducing traffic by 25% and providing its residents with innovative green and recreational spaces.

The result of an agreement between VíasChile (a branch of Abertis) and the Chilean Ministry of Public Works, the project calls for an investment of approximately €370 million and the creation of 620 new jobs. The two tunnels, each 1.5 kilometers long, will be part of a larger 5.8-kilometer infrastructure that will connect two of the capital's key arteries for mobility: the General Velásquez dell’Autopista Central highway and the Autopista Vespucio Norte highway.

But the project is not merely a solution for traffic: it is a work that redesigns the city's urban planning. A large green area will be created above the tunnels, featuring pedestrian and cycling paths, recreational spaces, scenic spots, and picnic areas, along with the new Puerto Montt Park, which will span 7.3 hectares. More than 3 kilometers of cycle paths will also be built in the Dorsal area, providing a concrete solution for sustainable mobility.

In addition to improving traffic, the project aims to reduce urban noise: 2,500 meters of acoustic barriers and specialized cladding will be installed along the road, to protect both the privacy of the surrounding buildings and the quality of life of their residents.

The initiative aims to be an example of how infrastructure and urban spaces can coexist, promoting a better quality of life. "This project will bring important benefits to the communities in the northern sector of the capital, such as Renca and Quilicura, both for those who live there and for those who work and travel there," said Andrés Barberis, General Director of VíasChile. Once completed, the project will offer a new vision for the city of Santiago: more efficient, greener, and more livable, transforming Cerro Lo Ruiz into a symbol of the future of urban planning.