# Brazil federal highway concession developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-federal-highway-concession-developments > Updated: 2026-08-31T18:47:13.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Brazil’s federal highway concession portfolio, regulated by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT), has reached a total value of R$ 525 billion. This total encompasses R$ 306 billion in planned investments and R$ 219 billion for operations, maintenance, and user services across 36 contracts covering 18,100 kilometers. Recent developments include the optimization of the Régis Bittencourt (BR-116) highway, awarded to EPR, which involves R$ 7.2 billion for infrastructure and safety. Upcoming processes include the transfer of control of Via Brasil BR-163 on November 12, a project valued at approximately R$ 15.14 billion. In Bahia, the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) approved the auction project for the Rota 2 de Julho, involving sections of the BR-324 and BR-116 highways. The decision removes previous restrictions that prevented ViaBahia from competing for these road administrations. The project is expected to implement a ‘free flow’ tolling system and includes mandates for budget adjustments, such as duplication works on parts of the BR-116 and toll discounts for construction delays. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Brazil federal highway concessions reach R$ 525 billion Brazil's federal highway concession portfolio, regulated by ANTT, has reached R$ 525 billion, covering 18,100 km of roads through 36 contracts for investment and operations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-federal-highway-concessions-reach-r-525-billion ### 2026-08-28: TCU approves Bahia highway concession project The TCU approved the concession project for the BR-324 and BR-116 highways in Bahia, allowing ViaBahia to potentially compete in the upcoming auction under a new free flow tolling model. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tcu-approves-bahia-highway-concession-project --- Cite as: Brazil federal highway concession developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-federal-highway-concession-developments