The A-22 motorway, which stretches for 314 kilometres between Brenner, Verona and Modena, represents a strategic piece in the European transport network. Its importance lies in being the main connection route through the Alpes, joining the Po Valley with Austria and GermanyWith an average daily traffic of 43.000 vehicles, this infrastructure has become a prime target for major companies in the sector.
The current concession is in the hands of Autostrada del Brenner (Autobrennero). El Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) The Italian government has launched a new tender for a 50-year concession, which has generated mixed reactions. While some political sectors question the terms and criteria set, arguing the risk of the concession ending up in private hands, other operators, such as Autostrade per l'Italia (Aspi), have appealed Autobrennero's possible right of first refusal.
Autobrennero, for its part, aspires to renew the concession and has presented an ambitious project of «project finance"which envisions investments of 9.200 billion euros to transform the A-22 into a 'green corridor'. However, it faces competition from major players such as Abertis and the SIS consortium, formed by Fininc and Sacyr.
Abertis, with a strong presence in the Italian market through A4 Holding, considers Italy a strategic market. The company, controlled by Mundys and ACS, is analyzing the details of the tender in order to present a competitive offer.
The consortium SIS, made up of Fininc and Sacyr, is also emerging as a strong contender. Sacyr, which has one of its main sources of business in Italy, sees the award of the A-22 as an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the transalpine market.
Other relevant actors, such as Pay-off and the Gavio group are also preparing their proposals, which predicts a close contest for the concession of this key infrastructure.
The final decision on the award of the A-22 is expected in the coming weeks, which will keep the infrastructure sector in suspense. Europe.
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