Odinsa’s PPP proposal with Invias for 1,768km of Colombia’s roads

Colombian construction firm Odinsa is looking to become one of the country's major concession operators. The ambitious company has put forward a new proposal for a public-private partnership for the repair and maintenance of 1,768km of roads that are the responsibility of Invias. The US$409.83 million (COP 750bn) Odinsa proposal seeks to repair 48% of the roads in the next two years, for which the company will use revenue from 20 out of the 35 Invias tolls that it manages. Works would be contracted with thi
May 10, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Colombian construction firm 3214 Odinsa is looking to become one of the country's major concession operators.

The ambitious company has put forward a new proposal for a public-private partnership for the repair and maintenance of 1,768km of roads that are the responsibility of 2812 Invias. The US$409.83 million (COP 750bn) Odinsa proposal seeks to repair 48% of the roads in the next two years, for which the company will use revenue from 20 out of the 35 Invias tolls that it manages. Works would be contracted with third parties, including signalling and bridge maintenance. Currently, the firm operates five concessions in Colombia.

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