Miraflores Gridlock: Poorly Synchronized Traffic Lights and Construction Cause Daily Chaos

Lima, Peru – Residents and commuters in Miraflores are facing daily frustration due to severe traffic congestion at the critical intersection of 28 de Julio and Reducto avenues. A recent report by Panamericana Televisión highlights that poorly synchronized traffic lights and an excess of public works are the primary culprits behind the persistent gridlock. According to the report, the traffic light at this busy intersection remains red for a staggering 115 seconds, while only allowing traffic to flow for a mere 41 seconds when green. This significant imbalance leads to a continuous buildup of vehicles, particularly during peak hours, transforming the area into a vehicular bottleneck. Drivers interviewed expressed their deep annoyance with the situation. "It's infuriating," one driver stated, "The lights are completely out of sync. If one street closes, the others should open, but instead, everything just stops." Another driver added, "It's much more than double the red light time, sometimes even triple. It causes not only vehicular chaos but also immense frustration for all of us." The issue affects not only private vehicle owners but also public transport users, who rely on these routes daily and are subjected to the same agonizing delays. The report underscores the urgent need for local authorities to address the synchronization of traffic lights and manage public works more efficiently to alleviate the daily torment for thousands of commuters in Miraflores.