Chile's public works ministry (MOP) will in mid-2010 launch the registration process to shortlist firms for capital Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez airport's new concession contract, the head of master plans at the ministry's planning and investment studies division, John Rathkamp, told BNamericas. Join discussion...

Chile's public works ministry (MOP) is working on five new urban highway concession initiatives totaling US$2bn, an official from the ministry's concessions division told BNamericas. MOP is currently drawing up the documentation for capital Santiago's Vespucio Oriente highway, which will be launched for tender next year, the official said. Join discussion...

Chile's public works ministry (MOP) expects all highway concessionaires to implement the electronic toll collection device known as TAG within the next six months, MOP's concessions director Ricardo Trincado told reporters. "We are working with concessionaires and expect them to implement the TAG system in the next 4-6 months," said Trincado. Join discussion...

Colombian city Medellín expects to launch the tender for a highway concession initiative, similar to Chilean capital Santiago's Costanera Norte, in early 2010, mayor Alonso Salazar told BNamericas. Join discussion...

Chile's public works ministry (MOP) has decided to push back for at least another year the tender process for the concession of capital Santiago's Vespucio Oriente highway, an official from MOP's concessions division told BNamericas. Join discussion...