Argentina Launches Tender for 3,920km of Highway Concessions
– The Argentine government has initiated a public tender process for the concession of a significant network of national routes, marking a further step in the privatization of the country’s roadways. The decision was formalized through Resolution 174/2026 of the Ministry of Economy, published in the Official Gazette, and is part of a broader process to fully privatize Corredores Viales SA.
The tender, designated Stage III of the “Federal Concessions Network,” encompasses eight major road sections: Cuyo, Centro Norte, Noroeste, Chaco–Santa Fe, Litoral, Noreste, Centro, and Mesopotámico. These sections include portions of National Routes 7, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 34, 66, and 105.
The scheme involves a public works concession with toll collection, under which the winning companies will be responsible not only for collecting tolls but also for the construction, repair, expansion, conservation, and maintenance of the roadways, as well as providing services to users.
This move follows a recent announcement by the government regarding a separate tender for an additional 2,500 kilometers of national routes, as reported by Ours Abroad News. That tender, outlined in Resolution 112/2026, aims to attract private investment and improve road management efficiency. The roadways included in that earlier tender are grouped into the Mediterranean, Puntano, Southern Port, and Northern Port sections, spanning provinces including Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Santa Fe, Córdoba, and San Luis.
The 2,500km tender is divided into four sections: Mediterranean (672 km), designed to improve logistics and regional competitiveness in the country’s productive hub. Puntano (720 km), a key corridor for interprovincial integration and long-distance cargo transport; Southern Port (637 km), linking strategic access points to ports and logistics nodes crucial for exports and regional economies; and Northern Port (528 km), improving connectivity with the main industrial and port areas of the central region.
The launch of Stage III, covering 3,920km, builds on this momentum. According to Bnamericas, the government’s program aims to attract private investment into the country’s infrastructure. The tender process is open to both national and international companies seeking to undertake comprehensive road management responsibilities, including construction, operation, administration, and the development of complementary revenue streams.
The Ministry of Economy’s resolution formalizing the Stage III tender comes after anticipation built by Minister of Economy Luis Caputo, who previously announced the forthcoming call via his official X account. This suggests a coordinated effort to accelerate the privatization process and attract investment into Argentina’s road network.
Despite an uncertain economic climate, Argentina’s road privatization bid has already drawn interest, with seven offers reportedly submitted for previous stages, as noted by Bnamericas. This indicates continued investor confidence in the long-term potential of the country’s infrastructure projects.
The government’s decision to pursue these concessions reflects a broader strategy to leverage private sector expertise and capital to modernize and expand Argentina’s transportation infrastructure, ultimately aiming to improve connectivity and support economic growth.
