# National Route 5 infrastructure safety and expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/national-route-5-infrastructure-safety-and-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-15T20:41:02.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Concerns have been raised regarding the safety and structural integrity of National Route 5 in Argentina. National Deputy Eduardo Falcone warned that abandoned infrastructure projects and a significant increase in heavy transport traffic toward the Vaca Muerta oil field pose fatal accident risks, noting that the road width has not been updated since the 1960s. To address these risks, Falcone proposed new financing schemes, including potential tolls for heavy transport, to fund the conversion of the route into a dual carriageway reaching Santa Rosa. Following these warnings, officials in Alberti submitted a proposal to the local Deliberative Council to support the completion of the highway. The initiative specifically calls for the reactivation of a 20-kilometer stretch between Mercedes and Suipacha. The proposal suggests requesting the National Deputies to reallocate funds from the ‘Travesía Urbana de Mercedes’ project to prioritize the highway completion and utilize existing external financing for the Mercedes-Santa Rosa corridor. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Alberti officials seek funding for National Route 5 highway A proposal has been submitted to the Alberti Deliberative Council to prioritize funding for the completion of the National Route 5 highway between Mercedes and Suipacha. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberti-officials-seek-funding-for-national-route-5-highway ### 2026-09-28: Route 5 infrastructure: Deputy Falcone warns of safety risks Deputy Eduardo Falcone warns of safety risks on National Route 5 due to stalled infrastructure works and heavy traffic heading to Vaca Muerta, proposing new toll-based financing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/route-5-infrastructure-deputy-falcone-warns-of-safety-risks --- Cite as: National Route 5 infrastructure safety and expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/national-route-5-infrastructure-safety-and-expansion