Carlos Mijangos
Technical director
OHL Concesiones

ABSTRACT
In 1998 the Government of the State of Sao Paulo tendered a program of toll road concessions in order to be able to undertake the necessary investments for the improvement, expansion and maintenance of the main roads network state. 12 different lots, for a total length affected 3.517 km and an investment of R $ 6.610 million (4.040 2004 million in value) were established. The article describes the concession model developed, the objectives of the program, and a more detailed description of three of the lots in which the Spanish company OHL participates.

KEYWORDS
Sao Paulo, Toll, Concession, Conservation, Finance.