# Argentina national road privatization program > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-national-road-privatization-program > Updated: 2026-10-06T20:58:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Argentina has implemented Stage III of the Red Federal de Concesiones, a program transitioning the management of national routes to private entities. This initiative involves the administration, maintenance, and financing of road works and tolls across various segments of the country. Under the current phase, over 3,900 kilometers of highways are being transferred to private operators. Specific concessions include the management of National Route 18, with various companies assigned to segments such as the Central, North-Central, Northwest, Littoral, Northeast, Mesopotamian, Chaco, and Cuyo regions. For example, COVICEN S.A. is set to take possession of the Central segment. In the Cuyo region, the Caminos del Aconcagua consortium has secured a 20-year contract for Ruta Nacional 7, covering 329 kilometers from the San Luis border to the Chilean border. Initial works in this area will focus on asphalt patching and safety repairs. While private companies manage the infrastructure, Vialidad Nacional retains oversight to ensure service standards are met. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Argentina expands private road concessions via Red Federal de Concesiones Argentina begins Stage III of the Red Federal de Concesiones, moving thousands of kilometers of national routes to private management, including major works on Ruta 7 in Mendoza. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-expands-private-road-concessions-via-red-federal-de-concesiones ### 2026-10-06: Argentina privatizes management of National Route 18 Argentina has privatized the management and maintenance of National Route 18, with various companies taking over over 3,900 kilometers of highways across several provinces. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-privatizes-management-of-national-route-18 --- Cite as: Argentina national road privatization program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-national-road-privatization-program