Brazil expands transport infrastructure

Timeline

1. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Juara highway paving project awarded R$ 52.6 million contract

   Edeconsil Construções has won a R$ 52.6 million contract to pave 24.4 km of the MT-338 highway in Juara, Mato Grosso, improving transport for local agricultural producers.

2. 8 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 13 sources

   Presidente Dutra Highway expansion reaches 70% completion

   Modernization works on Brazil's Presidente Dutra Highway (BR-116) are 70% complete, with a R$ 997 million investment expected to finish by September 2025 to improve traffic and safety.

3. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   BR-163 highway wins Brazil’s most comfortable road award

   The BR-163 highway in Mato Grosso has won the IRI 2026 award for Brazil’s most comfortable highway for the second year in a row.

4. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   CS Infra wins 634 km highway concession in Mato Grosso

   CS Infra, controlled by Simpar, won a 30-year concession for 634 km of highways in Mato Grosso, Brazil, utilizing a free flow toll system and investing R$ 93 million annually.

5. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Mato Grosso advances highway paving and major road concessions

   Mato Grosso advances infrastructure with a R$ 53.44 million paving contract for the MT-160 and a 634 km highway concession to Consórcio Rota Multimodal–CS Infra.

6. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Mato Grosso faces R$ 109.7 million reduction in federal infrastructure funds

   Mato Grosso loses R$ 109.7 million in federal infrastructure funds, primarily affecting the BR-158 highway, despite government assurances that construction will continue.

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   DNIT authorizes expropriations for Xambioá-São Geraldo Bridge access

   DNIT has authorized land expropriations for the completion of access roads to the Xambioá-São Geraldo Bridge, a R$ 250 million project connecting Tocantins and Pará.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   BR-163 highway undergoes major construction and traffic changes

   Infrastructure works on the BR-163 highway in Brazil are causing traffic disruptions, including stop-and-go systems in Mato Grosso do Sul and viaduct construction in Sinop.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 11 sources

   Brazil infrastructure: Bridge works and road projects advance

   Infrastructure updates in Brazil include the completion of bridge beam installations in Itaipava, 83% progress on the Rio Cachoeira bridge in Itabuna, and the restoration of full traffic flow on the BR-364 in Á

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    DNIT resumes traffic operations on BR-116 and BR-324 highways

    DNIT is resuming traffic operations on the BR-116 and BR-324 highways in Brazil through a R$ 81.5 million contract with Jardiplan Urbanização e Paisagismo Ltda.

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    BR-101 highway maintenance causes traffic disruptions in Brazil

    Maintenance and expansion works on the BR-101 highway in Espírito Santo, Brazil, are causing traffic disruptions and controlled closures in São Mateus and Fundão.

12. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources

    DNIT contracts emergency bridge reconstruction on BR-365

    DNIT has authorized an emergency R$ 56.9 million contract to reconstruct the bridge over the Rio das Velhas on the BR-365 highway due to structural deterioration.

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    Brazil's DNIT reopens and repairs bridges on federal highways

    DNIT reopened a light‑vehicle bridge on BR‑316, restored a pedestrian overpass on BR‑101, and was ordered by the MPF to present a repair schedule for two other BR‑101 bridges.

14. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Brazil advances repairs on critical bridges in Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia

    Brazil's CIC‑VT inspects a closed bridge on ERS‑129 in Rio Grande do Sul while DNIT signs an R$11.16 million contract to rehabilitate the critical Rio Paramirim bridge on BR‑242 in Bahia.

15. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources

    Traffic Closed on MS-345 Rio Miranda Bridge in Bonito on July 28

    Bonito will close the Rio Miranda bridge on MS‑345 on 28 July for structural repairs; traffic resumes later that day with light‑vehicle, single‑lane limits.

16. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil Advances Major Rail Concession and Completes Cross‑Border Bridge

    Brazil's Trivia Trens takes over CPTM lines 11‑13 with a R$14.3 bn rail upgrade, while the 1.3 km Bioceanic Route bridge linking Brazil and Paraguay is set to open in 2027.

17. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    BR‑324 Reopened Fully in Simões Filho After Drainage Repairs

    BR‑324 in Simões Filho, Bahia, is fully open after a dozen days of lane closures to fix a broken drainage system that caused erosion and road instability.

18. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Roadwork Closures Disrupt Traffic in Campo Grande and Guará Park, Brazil

    Roadwork in Campo Grande and Guará Park, Brazil, caused weekday lane closures and traffic diversions on Monday, with roundabout removals and a new concrete passage box installation.

19. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil adjusts toll operations on Imigrantes and BR-163 highways

    Brazil moves an Imigrantes toll gate after local complaints and raises BR‑163 tolls by 4.26%, increasing car fees to R$10.80 and boosting charges for heavy trucks.

20. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil road projects pause traffic for major beam installations

    Brazil’s BR‑116 and BR‑280 road works saw large beam installations, prompting temporary traffic closures in Novo Hamburgo and between Guaramirim and Araquari.

21. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources

    Arteris road works expand and adjust across Brazil, including new rest stop, bridge completion and toll review

    Arteris' Brazilian road projects include a cancelled BR‑376 block, a new BR‑101 truck rest stop, possible toll hikes on the Litoral Sul corridor, a 95%‑complete bridge on BR‑419, pavement repairs on BR‑163, and

22. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Brazil rolls out widespread traffic disruptions and road works in major cities

    Brazil announces multiple temporary traffic changes and road works across Brasília, Campo Grande, Minas Gerais, Rio, Belo Horizonte and Espírito Santo, urging drivers to follow detours and signage.

23. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources

    Federal Emergency Declared for BR‑324 Segment in Simões Filho, Bahia

    DNIT declared emergency on BR‑324 in Simões Filho after a crater caused lane closures; repairs are underway but no reopening date set.

24. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil's road concession firms lead global rankings as private network expands

    Brazil's highway concessions attract major global investors, with six of the top ten private operators relying on Brazilian assets and new auctions and tech upgrades boosting the sector.

25. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil highway upgrades ease traffic on BR-040 and BR-101

    Brazilian highway projects open a temporary detour on BR‑040 for a moving weigh‑in‑motion system and reverse BR‑101 access ramps in Balneário Camboriú to cut congestion by ~30%, costing R$2.6 M.

26. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources

    Goiânia launches $92 million BRT Norte‑Sul expansion

    Goiânia’s mayor launched a R$ 92.4 million, 4.8‑km BRT Norte‑Sul segment, adding exclusive lanes, new stations and metronization to improve regional bus service.

27. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 14 sources

    São Paulo launches free‑flow electronic toll on Anchieta‑Imigrantes corridor

    São Paulo's Artesp will activate a free‑flow electronic toll on the Anchieta‑Imigrantes corridor on 1 August, splitting the R$40.60 fee into R$20.30 each way, using tags or plate ID, with a 30‑day payment limit

28. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil toll policies spark debate in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo

    Brazil's toll debate includes Rio Grande do Sul's stalled free‑flow gantry expansion and a recent fee increase on the Jaguariúna‑Campinas corridor in São Paulo.

29. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Fog and Smoke Halt Traffic on Brazil's BR-116 Near Santa Bárbara

    Fog and smoke halted traffic on BR-116 near Santa Bárbara, Brazil, while the highway's Serra das Araras name reflects historic macaw populations and ongoing upgrades.

30. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Rio Grande do Sul road works and speed‑monitoring upgrades disrupt traffic

    ERS‑239 lane closure in Taquara on 13 July will divert traffic, while DNIT plans nine speed‑radars on BR‑285 and one on BR‑116 in Serra Gaúcha, pending final studies.

31. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    BR-324 Highway Section in Simões Filho, Brazil Closed Again After New Crater Forms

    BR‑324 at km 604 in Simões Filho, Brazil, was re‑closed after a new crater formed, prompting DNIT to launch a technical subsoil investigation and keep traffic diverted with no reopening date set.

32. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil's TCU suspends DNIT road paving contract on BR-153

    Brazil's TCU ordered DNIT to halt a R$10.6 million road‑paving contract on BR‑153 between Alto do Amparo and Imbituva, citing bid clause flaws that auto‑reduce scores for past penalties.

33. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil toll road traffic dips 0.8% in June as free‑flow system expands

    Brazil's Rio‑Santos highway adopts free‑flow tolls; overall toll‑road traffic fell 0.8% in June, driven by economic pressures despite annual growth.

34. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    BR-324 closure near Salvador leads to major traffic jam; partial reopening for Feira de Santana traffic

    A collapsed section of BR-324 near Salvador forced lane closures, causing long traffic jams; the lane toward Feira de Santana reopened while repairs continue on the opposite side.

35. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Brazil's DNIT closes BR-280 segment for bridge beam installation

    DNIT will close BR-280 between Araquari and Guaramirim on 8‑9 (08:00‑17:00) to transport and install 12 bridge beams for the Rio Piraí crossing, part of the road’s duplication.

36. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    BR-324 near Simões Filho reopened after collapse and truck blockage

    BR-324 near Simões Filho was closed after a culvert‑related sinkhole and a truck crash, causing major jams; repairs were completed by Wednesday noon.

37. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Mota-Engil consortium eyes two new Brazilian highway concessions after Rota dos Sertões win

    Mota‑Engil, Odebrecht and Galápagos won Brazil’s Rota dos Sertões road auction and are now pursuing two more highway concessions slated for 2026, as the government prepares further bids.

38. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Brazil's Anchieta‑Imigrantes Toll Rate Rises to R$40.60

    Brazil’s Anchieta‑Imigrantes toll rose 4.9% to R$40.60, now charged only toward the coast; plans to split the fee and launch free‑flow collection are delayed, and Cujubim may become the costliest toll.

39. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian councilors challenge BR‑163 toll rise and push for Calafate safety lane

    Brazilian councilors in Caarapó and Rio Branco seek action on a BR‑163 toll hike and a safety‑enhancing elevated lane on Calafate road, citing transparency and accident concerns.

40. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil advances major highway concession projects

    Brazil's Rota dos Grãos advances MT-130 works while Ecovias starts improvements on the BR‑116/251 concession, launching a 100‑day plan and billions in investment.

41. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil closes major bridges for structural upgrades, causing traffic detours

    Brazil temporarily shuts the Ponte Quinca Mariano bridge and a stretch of BR‑280 for structural upgrades, redirecting traffic and extending travel times.

42. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources

    São Paulo tolls rise 4‑5% as Artesp approves July 1 hike

    Artesp raises São Paulo tolls 4.7 % (up to 5.08 % on Tamoios) on 1 July 2026, affecting 30+ highways; some plazas see cuts, and the free‑flow system is delayed.

43. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Brazil launches $15 bn road improvement protocol for BR‑116, BR‑376 and BR‑101

    Brazil approves a R$ 15 bn highway upgrade protocol, opens a new BR‑386 duplicate stretch, tests AI traffic cameras on BR‑116, advances PR‑151 work, and reshapes Brazil‑Paraguay bridge traffic.

44. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rodovia dos Imigrantes marks 50 years with modernization and expansion plans

    Brazil’s Rodovia dos Imigrantes celebrates 50 years, handling 123k daily vehicles, adding electronic tolls and planning a third lane with a major tunnel to boost capacity.

45. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    New Serra das Araras highway segment opens, cutting travel time up to 25%

    A new 3.6 km four‑lane segment of Brazil's BR‑116 opened, promising up to a 25% cut in travel time between Rio and São Paulo and enhanced safety.

46. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 23 sources

    São Paulo lifts tolls on major highways, Anchieta‑Imigrantes included, July 1

    São Paulo raises most highway tolls on 1 July, averaging 4.72 %; Anchieta‑Imigrantes climbs to R$ 40.60, while interior plazas like Jaguariúna are cut in half. Free‑flow rollout is delayed.

47. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Monte Verde in Brazil to impose vehicle‑based tourist tax

    Monte Verde district in Minas Gerais will charge tourists a vehicle‑based fee starting 1 July, with rates from R$ 4.60 for motorcycles to R$ 73.60 for buses; revenue funds waste collection and local maintenance

48. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil toll operators ViaSul and Entrevias increase fees in 2026

    Brazil's ViaSul raised tolls 20% to R$6.60 in Rio Grande do Sul, while Entrevias approved a 4.7% increase for São Paulo toll plazas effective July 2026.

49. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Brazil speeds up major road projects and raises tolls

    Brazil accelerates duplication of BR‑163 and BR‑365, launches a R$ 40 M flood‑control project on BR‑101, and raises tolls on several highways to R$ 6.60 per plaza.

50. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Brazil toll operators raise rates and test electronic free‑flow system

    Brazil’s Eixo SP tolls rise on June 4 with discounts for tag users, while Motiva Paraná launches a free‑flow electronic toll pilot, free for ten days and charging R$10.80 per vehicle from June 1.

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