The Tapachula–Talismán Highway, with a branch to Ciudad Hidalgo, is a 45.1 km highway with an investment of 57 million euros that connects Tapachula with the Guatemalan border, promoting trade, tourism, and economic integration between Mexico and Central America. Awarded to Azvi in 2006 under a Public-Private Partnership model, the contract with the Ministry of Communications and Transportation covers the design, construction, modernization, and maintenance of the highway for 20 years through a shadow toll scheme, at no cost to the user. The project was executed in three sections and seven subsections, including the widening of the first two sections to four lanes, a new 7.5 km alignment toward Ciudad Hidalgo, and the construction of bypasses to divert heavy and urban traffic. It included 13 interchanges, pedestrian overpasses and grade-separated crossings, service roads, and bus stops. The first 15.1 km entered into operation in June 2009, and the remaining 24.1 km in March 2010. The project was developed under a project finance scheme, with a long-term loan of 40 million euros granted by Banco Santander México and an equity contribution from Grupo Azvi to ensure its completion. During construction, it generated approximately 2,000 direct and indirect jobs, and more than 100 permanent jobs during the operation phase. This renovation project has raised the standards of safety and comfort for users, becoming an essential infrastructure for the economic, social, and tourism development of the border region. Tapachula–Talismán Highway
Description of the Works
Financing and Development
Urales
45.1 km
LENGTH
$ 957 MDP
INVESTMENT
