**Toll Lanes on Corredor 2000 Won’t Lead to Privatization, Says Ávila Olmeda**
The governor has addressed concerns surrounding a 30-year concession granted to a private company to build four toll lanes in a section of the Corredor 2000 in eastern Tijuana. According to the governor, there is no intention to privatize the Corredor 2000—not in part, nor in full.
During a recent event, the governor, alongside Arturo Espinoza Jaramillo, Secretary of Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Territorial Reorganization, explained that the new lanes would span 12 kilometers, from the Tijuana-Tecate highway toll booth to the free Tijuana-Tecate road. The new lanes are designed for trucks heading to the Otay border crossing and for those seeking a faster commute on Corredor 2000. Meanwhile, the existing four lanes will be refurbished, illuminated, and will remain toll-free.
In a survey conducted during the event, attendees voiced unanimous support for the project. The governor highlighted that 4,000 people back the initiative, emphasizing the need for clear communication and informed public participation.
Even as some citizens have called for a plebiscite, the governor supports public involvement, asserting that clear information has revealed strong community backing for the project. Espinoza Jaramillo noted the toll is under consideration and could range between 50 and 55 pesos. The project’s estimated cost is 1,300 million pesos, to be covered entirely by the private investor without state guarantees, except for maintaining the existing free lanes.
Presented as part of the Respira program in April 2022, the Corredor 2000 project has always been intended as a toll road with private investment, initially estimating an outlay of 600 million pesos.
**Related Development:**
**Expansion of Toll Roads Enhancing Border Region Transportation**
As infrastructure development gains momentum in northern Mexico, similar projects are shaping up beyond Corredor 2000. With the region’s growing demand for efficient logistics and commuter solutions, new toll roads and expansions are being designed to alleviate congestion and streamline commercial activities near border points.
The Mexican government, in partnership with private investors, is actively working on improving roadway connectivity, catering to the increasing traffic between Mexico and the United States. These improvements are central to bolstering trade routes and the economic interconnectedness of border cities.
Projects such as the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry demonstrate a concerted effort to enhance infrastructure effectively. Such endeavors are viewed as part of a comprehensive regional development plan, promising long-term benefits to local economies while addressing the immediate logistical needs of cross-border commerce.
Local and international stakeholders continue to collaborate, ensuring that these infrastructure projects meet the rigorous standards necessary to support future growth and regional stability.