Stage II-B of the Federal Concessions Network covers more than 2,500 kilometers of routes distributed across the Mediterranean, Puntano, Southern Port, and Northern Port sections, with corridors in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santa Fe, San Luis, and La Pampa.
South Port Segment: Encompasses 636 kilometers along national routes 9 and 188, connecting Buenos Aires and La Pampa.
This advancement in infrastructure occurs in a context of clear economic recovery. Minister Luis Caputo emphasized that the construction sector is a fundamental engine for this rebound, highlighting that “more efficiency, more investment, and better infrastructure for Argentines” are the pillars of change.
In a historic milestone for the country's economic reconstruction, the administration of Javier Milei carried out the opening of bids for the tender of Stage II-B of the Federal Concessions Network. This process, which marks the end of dependence on public spending, is based on a 100% private investment and the total elimination of state subsidies, ensuring that resources are used with the maximum possible efficiency. The Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, confirmed that market interest is total, with a total of 17 bids received from groups interested in operating, managing, and maintaining more than 2,500 kilometers of national roads.
The scheme proposed by the national government aims to transform connectivity in key provinces such as Córdoba, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, and San Luis, promoting road safety, tourism, and logistics for commerce. According to official details, this Stage II-B breaks down into four strategic corridors:
Mediterranean Segment: Includes 672 kilometers along national routes 7 and 35, crossing the provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Santa Fe.
Puntano Segment: Covers 720 kilometers that include national routes 8, 36, 193, and A-005, in the jurisdictions of San Luis, Córdoba, Santa Fe, and Buenos Aires.
North Port Segment: Adds 528 kilometers on national routes 9, 33, and A-008, located in Santa Fe and Buenos Aires.
The data supports this vision: in March, construction grew by 12.7% compared to the previous year, while industry advanced by 5%, according to records from Indec. Additionally, the construction sector showed an increase of 4.7% compared to February, accumulating a 3.9% improvement in the first quarter of the year.
The projections from the Ministry of Economy are extremely optimistic for the short term. Caputo assured that “starting in June, the best months are coming” and that by then, 9,000 kilometers of road corridors will already be under construction.
Furthermore, the Government is already planning the tender for another 12,000 kilometers of national roads, while facilitating provinces to carry out their own works through financing from organizations such as the IDB, the World Bank, and the CAF. In the words of the minister: “The recovery process begins, which will intensify more starting in June; thus, starting in June, the best 18 months are coming”
