Yesterday, July 1st, Sacyr Concesiones took over the operations of the second Ruta 68 P3 contract, which connects the Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions, in central Chile.
This project will result in raising service and safety standards for users of this strategic 141 km-long route, which has an average daily traffic (ADT) of up to 45,000 vehicles in some urban areas.
Sacyr will execute the improvement, construction, maintenance, and operation of the existing route and will develop the new planned sections on the P3 road. In addition, free flow electronic toll gates will be incorporated along the road’s main stretch and new infrastructures will be built, such as junctions, footbridges, bridges and bus stops, that will enhance road and pedestrian safety.
Ruta 68 leading to the coast is a popular tourist route, especially during the summer and on long weekends, providing easy access to points of interest like Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, the Casablanca Valley, and nearby recreational areas. Furthermore, it connects key industrial and logistics hubs in Greater Santiago with the Port of Valparaíso.
Ruta 68 is the Ministry of Public Works’ concession tender with the largest investment amount with an investment of $1.6 Bn (€1.5 Bn). The project will address significant infrastructure and connectivity-related challenges.
Active in Chile since 1996
Sacyr has activities in Chile since 1996, when it was awarded its first P3 for the construction and operation of the Los Vilos - La Serena highway, marking the beginning of its participation in the P3 system.
Since then, Sacyr has developed projects in its three key areas: P3s, Engineering and Infrastructure and Water, with a focus on playing a role as drivers of change in society, with sustainability being a fundamental pillar in the activities carried out by the group.
Other flagship projects include developments such as the construction of EFE’s New Railway Bridge, a project that will replace the current structure that is more than 130 years old.
Present in 14 of Chile’s 16 regions, Sacyr creates more than 4,500 direct jobs, focused on quality, and committed to local realities and needs, always aiming to enhance the well-being of communities.
