The Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT) has begun delivering the first of 30 new paving trains, part of a $70 million US investment.
The equipment will support maintenance across more than 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles) of Mexico’s toll-free federal highway network.
Baja California Sur is expected to be among the first states to receive the new machinery, according to the official delivery schedule.
The distribution of this first batch fulfills a recent commitment made by SICT Secretary Jesús Esteva to President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Training on the operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment, most of it German-made, will take place in the coming days. Officials noted that the delivery timeline, including training, was accelerated, reflecting the efficiency of the agency’s competitive bidding process.
At the same time, tenders are underway for the acquisition of asphalt mix and labor to launch Maintenance by Administration works as soon as possible.
The new paving trains are expected to reduce costs by up to 30 percent and speed up road maintenance, thanks to advanced technology capable of immediate deployment, even in emergencies.
Authorities say the equipment will ensure a uniform asphalt layer with proper compaction, extending the durability of the pavement.