Chile Launches Tender for Route 5 Highway Concession Worth 26.5 Million UF

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chile's Ministry of Public Works has recently launched the second concession tender for the Collipulli–Temuco section of Route 5, the country's main north-south artery, with an amount of 26.5 million UF (Unidad de Fomento, approximately US$1.21 billion). This concession tender covers the upgrade and operation of a 144-kilometer stretch connecting the cities of Collipulli and Temuco in the Araucanía Region.

According to documents from Chile's Ministry of Public Works, the project includes the widening of 85 kilometers, the construction of two new bridges over the Toltén River, and seven new road connections. The current concessionaire for this section is Ruta de la Araucanía, a subsidiary of ISA, whose contract is set to expire in October. The launch of the new concession tender means this section will enter a new authorization cycle.

Technical bids will be opened on August 11, and financial bids must be submitted by September 6. Starting May 15, bidding documents can be purchased from Chile's Ministry of Public Works.

The Collipulli–Temuco section of Route 5, subject to this concession tender, is a vital corridor for north-south traffic in Chile. The project's 85 kilometers of widening, along with new bridges and road connections, involves the expansion and renovation of existing highway infrastructure. Once completed, this 144-kilometer highway project will serve the transportation needs between the cities of Collipulli and Temuco in the Araucanía Region.

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