ACCIONA wins PFI award for “Infrastructure Operation of the Year” for the SR400 freeway in Atlanta

The consortium SR400 Peach Partners, integrated by ACCIONA, ACS Infrastructure y Meridiam, has won the award PFI to the "Infrastructure Deal of the Year in America" after closing a historic financial structure for the highway project SR400 en Atlanta, Estados Unidos.

This recognition highlights the magnitude and financial innovation of the operation, which has marked a milestone by consolidating the increased financing through public-private partnership bonds and the largest loan granted under the Transport Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (TIFIA) in the history of the US market.

SR400 Project Details: Investment and Scope

The project, promoted by the Departamento de Transporte de Georgia (GDOT) And Autoridad Estatal de Carreteras y Autopistas (SRTAThe project involves the design, construction, financing, and operation of a new expressway corridor. With construction scheduled to begin this spring, the initiative aims to increase road capacity and improve long-term mobility in the region.

The key figures for this mega civil engineering project are detailed below:

Concept	Project Data
Estimated Total Investment	€9.800 billion ($10.800 billion)
Length of the Section	25 kilometers (16 miles)
Exploitation Period	50 years in the Making
Technical Improvements	Two additional lanes in each direction and an extra lane on specific sections

This expansion is positioned as one of the largest highway projects currently under development in Estados Unidosdesigned to optimize traffic flow on a critical artery.

Additional recognition in Australia and global presence

The internationalization strategy of ACCIONA She has also received awards in the region of Asia-PacíficoIn consortium with COBRA y Endeavour Energy (under the name ACEREZ), the company has received the award for the "Energy deal of the year in Asia-Pacific" by the project Central West Orana en Nueva Gales del Sur, Australia.

This second award highlights the project's pioneering role in the transition to a low-carbon economy and its innovative public-private financing model. The official awards ceremony for both prizes will be held on February 19th in Londres.

Consolidation of the project portfolio in the United States

ACCIONA It maintains a significant and growing presence in the North American market, leading initiatives that combine advanced engineering and sustainability:

Luisiana: Leadership in the design and construction of the bridge over the río Calcasieu in the Interestatal 10improving the connectivity and resilience of the infrastructure.
Tampa Bay: Completion of the desalination plant renovation, achieving a return to record production levels after a comprehensive modernization.
California: Design, construction and operation of the desalination plant Doheny Ocean at the condado de Orange, a key infrastructure to ensure the supply of drinking water in the region.

Key points and frequently asked questions about ACCIONA's PFI awards

Why has the SR400 project in Atlanta been awarded?
The consortium SR400 Peach Partners He won by closing the largest financing deal in history. EE.UU. through public-private partnership bonds and the largest loan TIFIA never granted.

What other international awards has ACCIONA received recently?
It has received the award for "Energy Deal of the Year in Asia-Pacific" for the project Central West Orana en Australia, developed together with COBRA y Endeavour Energy.

What is the scope of the SR400 freeway contract?
The project involves an investment of €9.800 billion to design, build and operate a new 25-kilometer corridor for 50 years, adding fast lanes to decongest traffic.