# Lima's Metropolitano Tests New Grau Expressway Link to Metro Line 1

Lima's Metropolitano begins passenger-free tests on a new Grau Expressway segment connecting to Metro Line 1.

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The Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) announced the commencement of passenger-free trials on the new Grau Expressway segment to connect Carabayllo with Metro Line 1. [^1]

The Metropolitano bus system in Lima began test runs on a new 2.8-kilometer segregated corridor connecting Carabayllo to the Grau Expressway on September 1, 2026. [^2]

Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo, ATU President David Hernández, and EMAPE General Manager Edgar Lara supervised the initial tests which began on a Monday. [^3]

The first testing phase is scheduled to last until September 30, with limited paid service starting in October and November, and full public service expected in December. [^4]

The Grau Expressway project represents an investment of approximately 130 million soles. [^5]

Empty bus trials are scheduled to conclude by September 30, 2026, with passenger service trials planned for October and November. [^6]

Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo and ATU President David Hernández supervised the test runs alongside EMAPE General Manager Edgar Lara. [^7]

The new route will connect users from Carabayllo directly to the Grau Expressway and provide integration with Line 1 of the Metro de Lima. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) announced the commencement of passenger-free trials on the new Grau Expressway segment to connect Carabayllo with Metro Line 1. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. The Metropolitano bus system in Lima began test runs on a new 2.8-kilometer segregated corridor connecting Carabayllo to the Grau Expressway on September 1, 2026. (Agencia Andina, News)
3. Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo, ATU President David Hernández, and EMAPE General Manager Edgar Lara supervised the initial tests which began on a Monday. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. The first testing phase is scheduled to last until September 30, with limited paid service starting in October and November, and full public service expected in December. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. The Grau Expressway project represents an investment of approximately 130 million soles. (elcomercio.pe, News)
6. Empty bus trials are scheduled to conclude by September 30, 2026, with passenger service trials planned for October and November. (Agencia Andina, News)
7. Lima Mayor Renzo Reggiardo and ATU President David Hernández supervised the test runs alongside EMAPE General Manager Edgar Lara. (Agencia Andina, News)
8. The new route will connect users from Carabayllo directly to the Grau Expressway and provide integration with Line 1 of the Metro de Lima. (Agencia Andina, News)

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