The current Minister of Transport and Public Works is José Luis Falero, who has held the position since May 24, 2021.

It was also responsible for the control of railways and rail transport, the port of Montevideo, and the search for and use of new energy sources.

On March 12, 1907, the then president of Uruguay Claudio Williman reshuffled the cabinet, dividing this ministry into two separate entities.

During the presidency of Óscar Gestido, in parallel, the Ministry of Transportation, Communications and Tourism is created.

When assigning new missions, the name was changed to the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works (MTOP).