Abertis has announced that Autopista Central, a subsidiary of the holding group VíasChile has signed a EUR300million contract with the Chilean Ministry of Public Works (MOP). The project involves the construction of the tunnel Lo Ruiz, which will be a twin tube one-way tunnel with each tube 1.5 km long. These will connect territories within the metropolitan area of Santiago de Chile (interchange between the General Velásquez stretch of Autopista Central and Américo Vespucio Norte portion of Santiago ring road). The project will aim to decongest the Metropolitan Area of Santiago de Chile. The works will begin in the first half of 2022 and are expected to last for 40 months.  Autopista Central, a concession that currently manages 62 Km in the North-South axle of Santiago de Chile metropolitan area until 2032, is the toll road with the largest traffic volume in the country and is one of the 6 concessions of Abertis’ portfolio in Chile. As part of this agreement, there will be an extension of 20 months for this concession. Visit https://www.abertis.com/en/press-room/press-releases/1061. 41/21.