NATIONAL HIGHWAY ASSET MANAGEMENT

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The National Highway Asset Management Project for Argentina in support of the first phase of the National Highway Asset Management Program builds on the achievements of the ongoing National Highways Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (rep. no. 17195) and has the following specific objectives: a) Preserve the condition of vital road assets. b) Strengthen road sector management through carrying out a renewal program of the National Highway Directorate (DNV) to revitalize its role. There are four project components. Component 1 expands the National Highways Directorate's CREMA Program, which supports rehabilitation and maintenance of nonconcessioned primary road network through performance based contracts. Component 2 finances bridge restoration and construction management. Component 3 enhances road safety. Component 4 supports institutional Renewal of the DNV to consolidate its transformation into a results- oriented organization accountable for specific outputs.