Chilean minister: Concepción transport corridors to face 2-11 month delays after shifting to public works

Chile's Minister of Public Works, Louis de Grange, announced a significant adjustment to the execution model for transport corridor projects in the Bío Bío region. The initiative will transition from a concession-based scheme to direct development as public works, managed by the Directorate of Roadways.

This strategic shift is projected to cause delays for the affected corridors, with estimates ranging from a minimum of 2 months to a maximum of 11 months. Minister De Grange presented these revised timelines, indicating the new approach will be implemented under the direct management of the Ministry of Public Works.

The change aims to streamline the development process by bringing the projects under direct government oversight. While delays are anticipated, the move signifies a commitment to advancing infrastructure development in the region through a different operational framework. The specific corridors affected and the detailed breakdown of the projected delays were part of the announcement.