This Government renews operating contracts for nine toll highways Bankrupt after the 2008 financial crisis and rescued by the State in 2017, providing public administration for the next ten years, maturing in December 2032.
The executive took this decision after 2021 despite the effect of the pandemic andThese highways generated a net profit of 1.2 million euros, compared to a loss of more than 6 million in the previous year.It even exceeds the turnover before the health crisis.
Since 2018 these toll roads (radial 2, 3, 4 and 5, M-12, AP-41, AP-36 and AP-7 Circunvalación de Alicante and Cartagena-Vera) the publicly traded company began to be managed by Seitt, For the next ten years, this task was once again entrusted to him, as the current agreements expired on 31 December.
This decision will allow you complete pending investments and optimize its organization and managementas well as planning road maintenance and protection actions, including improved signage, environmental integration, road safety, access management and use of road protection zones.
also considered reform actionsAll digitalization and sustainability activities for modernization, renovation, adaptation of tunnels, lighting, capacity increase, construction of necessary connections, branches or intersections and incorporation of new technologies.
performances Collection of tolls from users and Ministry of Transport Between 2023 and 2025 up to a maximum of 128 million eurosto accelerate its implementation and to close the gap that will occur in these years.
The government also announced The fares of these highways will be frozen again for 2023After unloading since 2018, environmental related bonuses will also be included.
Service Areas
On the other hand, Seitt has awarded two new concession contracts for six service areas, one on the M-50 (Atalaya) and five of the salvaged highways (La Sagra on AP-41, Mazarrón, Meco on AP-7). Tambora at R-2, Tambora at R-3 and Polvoranca at R-5).
The price of the tender, which is worth 44.4 million Euros with a 5-year concession period, includes actions aimed at sustainability such as the installation of solar panels and charging points.