# Brazilian federal highway duplication projects > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-federal-highway-duplication-projects > Updated: 2026-08-24T14:30:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 3. Various highway duplication and infrastructure projects are advancing across different regions of Brazil. In Pernambuco, construction has commenced on the BR-232 highway, specifically a 28.8 km stretch between São Caetano and Belo Jardim. This R$ 249 million project aims to improve mobility and economic development in the Agreste and Sertão regions. In Paraná, the BR-153 highway has implemented new traffic detours in Jacarezinho and Santo Antônio da Platina to facilitate viaduct construction. The long-term duplication of the BR-277, covering 477.7 kilometers between Curitiba and Foz do Iguaçu, is scheduled to continue through May 2034. In Mato Grosso do Sul, works on the BR-158 in Paranaíba and Aparecida do Taboado involve widening and reinforcing bridges, with completion expected in early 2027. Additionally, users of the BR-163 in the state can access toll discounts of up to 93% via automatic TAG payment systems. Other significant works include the BR-280 in Guaramirim, where DNIT is conducting duplication works and drainage installation as part of a R$ 1.7 billion investment. In Minas Gerais, EPR Via Mineira is conducting preparatory works for the duplication of the BR-040 between Belo Horizonte and Juiz de Fora, while CCR RioSP is managing rock blasting operations on the BR-116 in the Serra das Araras region to facilitate new lanes. Maintenance is also being performed by EPR Sul de Minas in the Poços de Caldas region. ## Claims - DNIT will perform works on the BR-280 highway in Guaramirim to install a drainage culvert. (single source) - Works on the BR-280 in Guaramirim are scheduled to continue until September 4. (single source) - The total investment for the BR-280 duplication project is approximately R$ 1.7 billion. (single source) - EPR Via Mineira has completed 50% of the authorized vegetation suppression between kilometers 602 and 612 of the BR-040. (single source) - The completion of the BR-040 segment in Congonhas is expected in August 2027. (single source) - The duplication of the BR-277 highway is scheduled to be completed in stages by May 2034. (single source) - The BR-277 project aims to duplicate 477 kilometers of the highway that currently has single lanes. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Infrastructure and transport updates across Brazil and Portugal Infrastructure updates across Brazil and Portugal include major highway duplications, maintenance works, toll discount programs for BR-163 users, and legal proceedings regarding railway safety in Curitiba. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-infrastructure-major-highway-duplication-projects-advance ### 2026-08-11: BR-153 highway implements new detours for duplication works New traffic detours have been established on the BR-153 highway in Jacarezinho and Santo Antônio da Platina to allow for viaduct construction during highway duplication works. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/br-153-highway-implements-new-detours-for-duplication-works ### 2026-08-11: BR-232 highway duplication begins in Pernambuco Duplication works have started on the BR-232 highway in Pernambuco, Brazil, beginning with a R$ 249 million project on the 28.8 km stretch between São Caetano and Belo Jardim. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/br-232-highway-duplication-begins-in-pernambuco --- Cite as: Brazilian federal highway duplication projects. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-federal-highway-duplication-projects