# Paraná highway infrastructure projects

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paran-highway-infrastructure-projects
> Updated: 2026-10-31T17:10:25.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure development projects managed by the Paraná Department of Highways (DER/PR) are underway in different regions of the state.

In Pato Branco, the Northwest Bypass project has reached 14.23 percent completion. The initiative involves connecting the PR-493 and PRC-158 highways to divert heavy traffic from urban areas. Current activities include earthmoving, vegetation removal, and drainage system installation. The project has seen an investment of R$ 21,202,307.24 toward a total projected cost of R$ 148,900,000.00, with completion expected by December of next year.

Separately, the duplication of the PR-412 highway between Matinhos and Pontal do Paraná has reached 24.22 percent execution. This project has received R$ 66,504,842.09 in investment to date. Work is focused on a 14.28 kilometer stretch, including drainage systems, marginal roads, asphalt installation, and the construction of new viaducts and bridges. This project is scheduled for completion in March 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Paraná highway duplication project reaches 24 percent completion

The duplication of the PR-412 highway in Paraná, Brazil, is 24 percent complete, with an investment of over R$ 66 million and a projected finish date of March 2028.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-highway-duplication-project-reaches-24-percent-completion

### 2026-10-22: Pato Branco highway bypass reaches 14% completion

The Northwest Bypass in Pato Branco, Brazil, is 14.23% complete. The R$ 148.9 million project will divert heavy traffic from the city center via a new 14.34 km highway.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pato-branco-highway-bypass-reaches-14-completion

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Cite as: Paraná highway infrastructure projects. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paran-highway-infrastructure-projects