# Infrastructure and transit projects in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-transit-projects-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-29T22:05:55.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Infrastructure and transit projects continue across various regions in Brazil. In the state of Goiás, restoration work on the GO-020 highway involves traffic diversions and the application of high-performance Stone Matrix Asphalt. The Valparaíso de Goiás road complex on the BR-040 has reached 90% completion, with paving expected to finish shortly to alleviate congestion between Goiás and the Distrito Federal.

Further developments on the BR-040 include the completed modernization of two viaducts in Cristiano Otoni and Carandaí by EPR Via Mineira. These 60-year-old structures underwent structural reinforcement and geometric adjustments, including the installation of shoulders, safety lanes, and rigid concrete barriers. During these works, concrete beams weighing between 30 and 50 tons were utilized to strengthen the structures.

In Gurupi, drainage improvements are progressing through the adjustment of a ‘rain garden’ structure at the BR-153 and Via da Integração junction. To facilitate this, the marginal lane of the Viaduto Central will undergo a full five-day closure to improve the storm drainage system and mitigate flooding. Meanwhile, urban mobility in Barreiro is being addressed through the establishment of new 24-hour bus priority lanes. This project adds 2.2 kilometers of priority space across Avenida Waldir Soeiro Emrich (Via do Minério) and Avenida Olinto Meireles to improve public transport circulation and reduce travel times.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: BR-040 viaducts in Cristiano Otoni and Carandaí undergo modernization

EPR Via Mineira modernized 60-year-old viaducts on the BR-040 in Cristiano Otoni and Carandaí, adding safety lanes, concrete barriers, and structural reinforcements.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/br-040-viaducts-in-cristiano-otoni-and-caranda-undergo-modernization

### 2026-09-29: Infrastructure updates: Gurupi drainage works and Barreiro bus lane expansions

Gurupi is implementing a five-day drainage work closure at Viaduto Central, while Barreiro introduces new 24-hour bus priority lanes on Via do Minério and Olinto Meireles.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-updates-gurupi-drainage-works-and-barreiro-bus-lane-expansions

### 2026-09-20: Infrastructure projects advance on GO-020 and BR-040 in Goiás

Roadwork progresses in Goiás, Brazil, with traffic diversions on the GO-020 and the nearing completion of the BR-040 road complex in Valparaíso de Goiás.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-projects-advance-on-go-020-and-br-040-in-gois

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Cite as: Infrastructure and transit projects in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-and-transit-projects-in-brazil