Mobility
Transport authority urges urgent preparation for road concession expirations
The Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) suggests transitioning state road concessions—which begin expiring in 2028—to a model where the state acts as a client rather than a financier. The regulator recommends reconfiguring the road network into 'balanced lots' and warns that new concession procedures require two to four years to finalize. Concessions expiring soon include the Oeste (2028), Norte (2029), and Algarve, Costa de Prata, Interior Norte, and Tagus River crossings (2030).
Why it matters
While this is a strategic proposal rather than an immediate change, it signals potential shifts in how major highway contracts and tolls are managed in Portugal starting in 2028, which may eventually impact toll prices and road maintenance standards for drivers.Diário de NotíciasRead original ↗
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