New route for Chilean capital

RSSChile’s congested capital Santiago is set to benefit from the construction of a key route that will help reduce journey times and improve traffic flow, particularly at peak periods. The tender process will open shortly for the Americo Vespucio Oriente (AVO) highway in Santiago, a 9.3km highway connection that will include the construction of a tunnel under the San Cristobal area. The project is expected to cost some US$1 billion. The winner of the tender process will be announced in 2014 while the work should be complete in four to five years.