Bolivia to invest in Tarija highways

The Bolivian government plans to invest US$123 million this year in highway projects in the eastern lowland Tarija department, according to a senior official. Last year, works began on three Tarija highways: the 66 kilometre Entre Ríos-Palos Blancos, valued at US$83.4 million; the 45 kilometre Villamontes-Palo Marcado costing US$39million; and the 30 kilometre Río Isiri-La Central valued at US$32 million, said public works minister Milton Claros. Tarija is home to the country's largest oil and natural ga
April 30, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
The Bolivian government plans to invest US$123 million this year in highway projects in the eastern lowland Tarija department, according to a senior official.

Last year, works began on three Tarija highways: the 66 kilometre Entre Ríos-Palos Blancos, valued at US$83.4 million; the 45 kilometre Villamontes-Palo Marcado costing US$39million; and the 30 kilometre Río Isiri-La Central valued at US$32 million, said public works minister Milton Claros. Tarija is home to the country's largest oil and natural gas fields.

The Gran Chaco-Tarija highway project has been delayed due to a lack of agreement between the central government and the regional government of Tarija, Claros said.

President Morales, who was sworn in for a third consecutive five-year term in January, plans to invest US$2.5 million in infrastructure projects this year, part of a total of US$6.18 million in public spending that also includes the telecom, energy, water and transport sectors.

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