# Infrastructure issues in Belém

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infrastructure-issues-in-belm
> Updated: 2026-09-29T18:12:14.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The City Hall of Belém has ordered the removal of newly applied asphalt on Avenida Nazaré due to improper leveling. The paving error caused the road surface to be higher than the sidewalks across a three-kilometer stretch between Avenida Assis de Vasconcelos and Avenida Alcindo Cacela.

This discrepancy creates accessibility barriers for pedestrians, including the elderly and people with disabilities. Residents expressed concerns regarding potential accidents, particularly with the upcoming Círio de Nazaré religious event. Mayor Igor Normando stated that the city will not accept the faulty work, asserting, “I have no commitment to error.” The responsible company has been notified to rectify the issue at no cost to the public treasury.

## Claims

- The Belém City Hall has ordered the removal of excess asphalt on Avenida Nazaré. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The paving work covers a stretch of just over three kilometers between Avenida Assis de Vasconcelos and Avenida Alcindo Cacela. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new asphalt layer left the road higher than the sidewalks in several locations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The road height discrepancy creates obstacles for elderly people, people with disabilities, and those with strollers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mayor Igor Normando stated he has no commitment to errors regarding the paving issue. (single source)
- The asphalt removal will be performed at no cost to the municipal treasury. (single source)
- The responsible company must perform the correction after the city identified leveling errors. (single source)
- The paving issue occurs shortly before the Círio de Nazaré religious event. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Belém orders removal of faulty asphalt on Avenida Nazaré

Belém authorities are removing faulty asphalt on Avenida Nazaré that left the road higher than sidewalks, creating accessibility risks ahead of the Círio de Nazaré religious event.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belm-orders-removal-of-faulty-asphalt-on-avenida-nazar

### 2026-09-15: Belém revitalizes Avenida Centenário to combat illegal waste dumping

The City of Belém is revitalizing over 720 square meters of Avenida Centenário in the Mangueirão neighborhood to eliminate illegal waste dumping and improve local drainage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belm-revitalizes-avenida-centenrio-to-combat-illegal-waste-dumping

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