# Mato Grosso do Sul transport infrastructure upgrades > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-do-sul-transport-infrastructure-upgrades > Updated: 2026-07-31T12:12:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In early July 2026, the Brazil‑Paraguay Bioceanic Bridge, spanning the Paraná River, was reported to be near completion. The bridge is expected to enhance trade flows for Mato Grosso do Sul by providing a direct link between Brazil’s interior and Paraguay’s Atlantic corridor. Later in July, Transport Minister George Santoro visited Aquidauana and announced the delivery of a new stage of works on federal highway BR‑419. He also unveiled plans to duplicate a 105‑kilometre segment of federal highway BR‑262 between Terenos and Aquidauana, with the first 64 kilometres slated for completion by early August and full construction to begin in the second half of 2027. Funding of roughly R$ 70 million for the initial segment and a total of R$ 186.5 million for restoration, plus an additional R$ 1 billion released to DNIT, underscores the federal government’s push to improve road safety, logistics and regional development in the state. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Brazil Transport Minister George Santoro Announces New Road Works in Mato Grosso do Sul Transport Minister George Santoro attended a ceremony in Aquidauana to deliver a BR‑419 stage and announced a 105‑km duplication of BR‑262 between Terenos and Aquidauana, with funding and a 2027 start date. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-transport-minister-george-santoro-announces-new-road-works-in-mato-grosso-do-sul ### 2026-07-09: Brazil‑Paraguay Bioceanic Bridge Near Completion, Boosting Mato Grosso do Sul Trade The Brazil‑Paraguay Bioceanic Bridge is 90% complete, set to shorten transport costs and spur trade, investment and jobs in Mato Grosso do Sul, pending further infrastructure support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilparaguay-bioceanic-bridge-near-completion-boosting-mato-grosso-do-sul-trade --- Cite as: Mato Grosso do Sul transport infrastructure upgrades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-do-sul-transport-infrastructure-upgrades