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The Ministerio de Obras Públicas y de Transporte (MOPT) has requested a budget of US$1,057.8 million for 2027, with 98.9% of this amount earmarked for infrastructure investment projects. Key planned works include the Los Chorros highway, the Apopa bypass, new grade-separated interchanges (overpasses/underpasses), a cable car system in Mejicanos, and the improvement of educational facilities nationwide.
The proposal was presented by the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Romeo Rodríguez, to members of the Legislative Assembly’s Finance Committee as part of the review process for the 2027 General State Budget. According to the official, if the requested allocation is approved, it would be the largest budget in the institution’s history. Of the total amount, US$1,045.8 million would be allocated to investment, US$10.7 million to salary payments, and US$1.2 million to administrative expenses.
To fund this budget, the MOPT expects to receive US$476.9 million from the General Fund, US$579.3 million from external loans, and US$1.4 million in donations. Additionally, US$98.9 million is earmarked for the procurement of goods and services including materials and supplies to be used in initiatives such as the Dos Escuelas por Día, program, which focuses on upgrading educational infrastructure across the country.
Priority road projects include the Los Chorros highway and the Apopa bypass; construction for the latter is expected to begin in december 2026, following the evaluation of bids. Also planned are new grade-separated interchanges in Mejicanos and the installation of a cable car system, intended to expand transport options and improve mobility in that area. These initiatives are part of the planned investment to improve connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion.
The government ministry’s plans also include the construction of Centros Urbanos de Bienestar y Oportunidades (CUBO), upgrades to the facilities at the Centro de Desarrollo Profesional del Instituto Nacional de Capacitación y Formación (INCAF), and the rehabilitation of rural roads. In addition, these initiatives encompass the construction of a road interchange in Acajutla, projects to mitigate flooding in the San Salvador Metropolitan Area, improvements to public spaces in the capital’s Historic Center, and a metropolitan park in San Jacinto.
In the education sector, the ministry will continue to participate in the Dos Escuelas por Día, program by procuring materials and supplies and carrying out renovation work on school facilities. This initiative is part of the portfolio of public infrastructure projects planned for the coming year, aimed at improving the conditions of educational spaces across the country.
The budget proposal also includes resources for institutions linked to the MOPT. The Fondo para la Atención de las Víctimas de Accidentes de Tránsito (FONAT), is allocated US$113 million, derived from fiscal levies, taxes, and fines, in addition to US$141.3 million earmarked for the maintenance of the road network. Furthermore, the proposal includes US$7 million for the Fondo para la Atención de las Víctimas de Accidentes de Tránsito (FONAT), US$2.3 million for the Autoridad Nacional de Recolección de Desechos Sólidos (ANDRES), US$50,000 for the Transport Registry and Regulation office, and US$517,500 to support other entities.
Another component of the proposal is the US$70.6 million allocated as a subsidy for public passenger transport—financial assistance intended to support the operation of this service. These funds are part of the allocations for the transport sector within the budget projected for 2027.
During the presentation, Rodríguez also highlighted progress on projects carried out in 2026, including the La Hachadura bridge, the installation of underground utility lines in the Historic Center of San Salvador, and road projects in Chalatenango and La Unión. Additionally, work continues the markets in Santa Ana and San Miguel, as well as on the “Surf City” highway, which connects El Obispo beach with El Zonte. The president of the Finance Committee, Cristian Guevara, noted that the total request for public infrastructure exceeds US$1 billion for the first time. However, the final allocation will depend on the legislative process for the 2027 General State Budget.
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