The Government of Change through the Ministry of Transport, headed by the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), puts into operation 11.8 km of second carriageway located between Portugal and the municipality of Lebrija, corresponding to Functional Unit 9, of the Bucaramanga-Barrancabermeja-Yondó Fourth Generation project in Colombia.
The scope of influence extends to Girón, Betulia, and San Vicente de Chucurí in the Santander department. With an investment totaling US$250 billion (as of December 2023 - CAPEX), notable constructions in this segment include the Quebrada La Angula Bridge and 30 retaining walls, alongside the maintenance of the existing road infrastructure.
The Bucaramanga-Barrancabermeja-Yondó project spans a length of 151.6 km, comprising 57.42 km of second-carriageway construction, 46.74 km of single-carriageway improvement and rehabilitation, and 76.6 km allocated for operation and maintenance. Its investment (Capex) stands at US$2.83 trillion (as of December 2023). Among the significant features is the Rio Sucio viaduct, measuring 660 m, making it the longest in the region. Situated at UF7 within the rural vicinity of Lebrija municipality, this structure links the two new tunnels, La Paz and La Sorda, essential for the corridor's functionality. Additionally, the completion of the 3.2 km La Paz and 2 km La Sorda tunnels, along with five more viaducts totaling 1.2 km, marks significant progress. This project aims to enhance connections between the eastern region and the country's primary oil production centers, directly benefiting Bucaramanga, Barrancabermeja, and Yondó municipalities. Furthermore, it will provide efficient and secure access for road users to the Caribbean coast, as well as Antioquia and Santander departments, thereby establishing crucial and competitive links for the oil port and positioning the Magdalena River as the nation's energy hub.