384 million for Maresme: what changes on the N-II and C-32 until 2032

Key data

384 million euros in infrastructure reach Maresme thanks to the agreement signed between the Ministry of Transport and the Generalitat de Catalunya, published in the BOE on August 6, 2026 through the Resolution of June 19, 2026 from the General Directorate of Roads. For companies with logistics, distribution, or commercial activity in the region, this agreement transforms the accessibility and mobility cost scenario over the next six years.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement formalizes a direct subsidy of 384 million euros from the State to the Generalitat de Catalunya to execute a package of mobility improvement actions in the N-II and C-32 corridor in the Maresme area. The subsidy is channeled directly, without competitive bidding, under the General Subsidies Law and with budget coverage in the General State Budget 2023.

The actions contemplated in the agreement are as follows:

The financial control model is agile: no additional guarantees are required from the Generalitat. Expense justification is carried out annually before a joint Monitoring Commission between both administrations, which verifies the progress of actions before releasing each annual installment.

Economic and operational impact

For companies based or operating in Maresme, the most immediate and tangible impact is the elimination of tolls on the C-32. Any company with vehicle fleets, delivery services, or frequent travel on this route will see reduced operational mobility costs from the moment this action is executed.

Beyond toll savings, the set of improvements has direct consequences on:

• Logistics and distribution: new road links and traffic calming on the N-II will improve transit times and reduce congestion at access points to Maresme municipalities.
• Talent attraction and employee mobility: improved public transport expands the pool of accessible workers without private vehicles.
• Active mobility: new cycling and pedestrian infrastructure facilitates sustainable company policies and can impact tax benefits linked to decarbonization.
• Real estate and industrial value: accessibility improvements historically revalue industrial parks and business parks in the area.

The 384 million is distributed in annual installments between 2025 and 2032, which means that works will be executed progressively. The first advance arrives before December 31, 2025, indicating that some actions are already underway or in the bidding phase.

Who does it affect?

• Companies with logistics or distribution activity in Maresme: cost reduction through elimination of C-32 tolls and improved access.
• Companies with vehicle fleets that regularly travel on the C-32 or N-II.
• Industrial parks and business parks in the Maresme corridor: improved accessibility and potential revaluation.
• Tourism and hospitality sector in Maresme: greater accessibility from Barcelona and the metropolitan area.
• Citizens and workers in the region: improved public transport and active mobility.
• Generalitat de Catalunya: recipient of the subsidy and responsible for execution and justification before the Monitoring Commission.
• Ministry of Transport: funder and co-supervisor of the agreement.

Practical example

A distribution company based in Mataró that operates a fleet of 10 vans making daily routes on the C-32 between Mataró and Barcelona currently pays the C-32 toll on each trip. With the dismantling of tolls provided for in this agreement, that cost disappears completely for all its vehicles.

Additionally, if the company has employees traveling from municipalities in the interior of Maresme, the improvement of public transport contemplated in the agreement can reduce dependence on private vehicles, facilitate work-life balance, and expand the hiring radius without needing to assume additional travel costs.

Since payments are distributed in annual installments until 2032 and the Monitoring Commission validates progress each year, actions will materialize in stages: it is advisable to follow the Generalitat de Catalunya's bidding calendar to anticipate which sections or improvements will be operational first.

What should companies do now?

1. Review current toll costs on the C-32: quantify how much your company pays monthly in tolls on this route. That amount will disappear when dismantling is executed; incorporate it into your financial planning.
2. Follow the Generalitat de Catalunya's bidding calendar: actions are executed in annual installments until 2032. Monitor which works are bid first to anticipate impacts on your operations (traffic cuts, detours, new access points).
3. Evaluate the location of logistics facilities: if you plan to expand or relocate warehouses or distribution centers in Maresme, improved accessibility is a relevant factor in cost analysis.
4. Explore tax benefits linked to decarbonization: the decarbonization measures in the agreement can generate incentives or complementary aid for companies that adopt sustainable mobility in the region.
5. Communicate to your team the planned public transport improvements: if you have employees commuting to work, improvements in public transport can facilitate sustainable mobility policies and reduce parking or mileage costs.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-17156