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Red de Carreteras de Occidente

Mexican highway concessionaire operating over 1,100 km of toll roads and part of the Abertis group since 2020.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Red de Carreteras de Occidente (RCO), also presented as Red Vía Corta, is a Mexican highway infrastructure company that operates and manages roads and auxiliary services. According to its corporate site, it administers more than 1,100 km of highways connecting Mexico's western region with the Bajío and the center of the country, and since 2020 it has been part of the Abertis group, described as a leading global highway operator with a presence in 10 countries. Its stated activities cover the operation, conservation, modernization and exploitation of its highways, and it reports more than 1,500 employees across six highways and three concessions.

History

RCO presents itself as a leading infrastructure company focused on safe, efficient and sustainable mobility, operating and managing highways and auxiliary services. Its corporate site states that it administers more than 1,100 km of highways connecting Mexico's western region with the Bajío and the center of the country. From 2020, it forms part of the Abertis group, described as a leading global highway operator with a presence in 10 countries; RCO states this integration strengthens its capabilities and consolidates it as a key player in highway infrastructure management in Mexico. Stakeholder participation is listed as Abertis 53%, GIC 29% and Afores 18%. The company reports more than 1,000 km operated, six highways, more than 1,500 employees, and three concessions: FARAC (León–Aguascalientes, Maravatío–Zapotlanejo, Zapotlanejo–Guadalajara, Zapotlanejo–Lagos de Moreno), AUTOVIM (Zamora–Ecuandureo) and COTESA (Tepic–San Blas). It also describes strategic objectives for 2025–2027 and sustainability axes including decarbonization.

Products and positioning

A leading infrastructure company committed to safe, efficient and sustainable mobility, operating highways that connect people, communities and opportunities.

  • Highway operation, conservation, modernization and exploitation

  • Roadside shops and food services

  • 24/7 roadside assistance

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