The Argentine government signed the first contracts on Tuesday, January 6, for the concession of 741 kilometers of national routes to private companies, forming Stage I of the Mercosur Corridor. These routes include the Rosario-Victoria Bridge and will boost trade with Brazil and Uruguay. Economy Minister Luis Caputo emphasized that this initiates a modern highway network without subsidies.
On January 6, 2026, the Argentine government formalized the signing of contracts for the concession of 741 kilometers of routes that form part of Stage I of the Mercosur Corridor Network. These segments, known as Oriental and Conexión, will be operated and maintained by private companies starting January 7, without state subsidies.
Autovía Construcciones y Servicios S.A. will take over the Oriental Segment, renamed Autovía del Mercosur, covering national routes 12, 14, 135, A015, and 117. These routes pass through the provinces of Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, and Corrientes, linking strategic border crossings.
Meanwhile, the Temporary Business Union (UTE) comprising Obring S.A., Rovial S.A., Edeca S.A., Pitón S.A., and Pietroboni S.A. will manage the Conexión Segment, now Conexión Alto Delta. This includes the Rosario-Victoria Bridge over the Paraná River (RN 174), connecting Entre Ríos and Santa Fe, near ports and production centers in Greater Rosario.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated: “These kilometers are part of the Mercosur corridor, which facilitates trade with Brazil and Uruguay and connects strategic border crossings. Additionally, they include the Rosario-Victoria Bridge over the Paraná River, close to access to ports and production centers in Greater Rosario, which will boost exports and logistics.” He added that it is the first step toward a highway network of over 9,000 km, replacing a deficit model with a transparent and competitive one, without Treasury contributions.
From the Economy Ministry, it was noted that the new system will receive no public subsidies, unlike the previous deficit-ridden scheme that did not truly benefit users. This initiative aims to lower costs for the production sector and enhance regional logistics.
