President Daniel Noboa Azin visited the Monay–IESS traffic distributor project in Cuenca, Azuay, on March 18 to review its progress. The project is considered a key infrastructure development for improving mobility in southern Ecuador.
The initiative addresses a longstanding need in the Monay sector, which has faced traffic congestion and road safety issues for over a decade. The area serves as a main entry point to Cuenca and connects with Azogues, making it vital for regional transportation.
Roberto Luque, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, said the project involves an investment of USD 43.3 million and has reached 25 percent completion, which he described as ahead of schedule. The construction is expected to create 300 direct jobs and about 400 indirect jobs, with completion planned for August 15, 2027. “For August of this year, the first overpass could be opened so that afterwards the second can be built,” Luque said.
The project will be carried out in two phases to maintain traffic flow during construction. The first phase includes building an overpass from Azogues to Cuenca and an underpass on Cuzco Street; the second phase will add an elevated bridge from Cuenca to Azogues. This infrastructure aims to improve safety and efficiency while supporting economic and tourism growth in the province.
Luque also said that under President Noboa’s administration, irregular practices that previously delayed public works have been eliminated by streamlining administrative processes. He stated that officials are now evaluated based on how quickly they process contractor payments to ensure timely and transparent use of resources.
According to the statement, President Noboa’s visit reaffirms his government’s commitment to delivering long-awaited projects for citizens. The Monay–IESS distributor is presented as evidence of efforts to address community needs through concrete action.
