Argentina Hands 3,900 km of National Highways to Private Firms
Argentina has awarded over 3,900 kilometres of national highways to private concessionaires, marking the final phase of privatizing the state road company. The toll-based model aims to shift costs from taxpayers to drivers. The post Argentina Hands 3,900 km of National Highways to Private Firms appeared first on The Rio Times .
Argentina has transferred control of over 3,900 kilometers of national highways to private firms, as part of a new toll concession plan. This completes the privatization of the state road company, Corredores Viales S.A., and shifts costs from taxpayers to drivers. The decision, announced by Economy Minister Luis Caputo on August 21, 2026, formalizes the award through Economy Ministry Resolution 703/2026 and the national road agency Vialidad Nacional.
The eight corridors involved – Cuyo, Centro Norte, Noroeste, Chaco-Santa Fe, Litoral, Noreste, Centro, and Mesopotámico – were previously operated by Corredores Viales S.A. and will now be managed by private operators under state supervision. These corridors, which span key economic regions and connect provinces across Argentina, were previously funded by the state and operated by the state company.
Under the new model, private firms will build, operate, and maintain the roads, generating revenue through tolls. The concession contracts run for 20 years, with special emphasis on infrastructure coverage and state supervision. Drivers can expect changes at toll plazas, including more booths and potentially higher reference tolls, although specific prices and implementation dates have not been announced.
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