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Pedrozo crossing infrastructure and safety issues

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2026-08-26 23:07 UTC → 2026-08-27 23:49 UTC · added removed

Following a fatal accident on August 15 that killed six people, including two members of the National Congress, the Paraguayan Ministry of Public Works and Communications addressed significant infrastructure delays and safety concerns at the Pedrozo crossing on Route PY02. Minister Claudia Centurión informed the Senate that project delays were largely due to legal disputes regarding 42 land expropriation files that required judicial intervention. Of 220 total expropriation files, 150 owners accepted official appraisals, but the remaining 42 cases prevented machinery from entering private property until resolutions were issued between February and August. While the administration defended current technical safety standards, senators criticized the project design and the removal of traffic lights, labeling the latter a ‘desperate measure following public outcry.’ Legislators also questioned contract addenda totaling over USD 230 million. Centurión defended the administration by stating that the high accident rate at the location predates her tenure and that current technical standards for signage and slopes meet international requirements. lights. In response to safety issues, the Ministry and concessionaire Rutas del Este have begun began constructing acceleration and deceleration lanes to improve traffic flow. This work follows flow, following the permanent removal of a traffic light and the closure of the central opening at km 47.2. The construction is expected Recent reports indicate that works continue to take approximately 10 days, utilizing temporary signaling and assistance from focus on improving safety at the Highway Patrol. The goal is to have a grade-separated solution fully operational by December. Pedrozo crossing as part of broader regional infrastructure developments.

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  1. 2026-08-27 23:49 UTC Pedrozo crossing infrastructure and safety issues
  2. 2026-08-26 23:07 UTC Pedrozo crossing infrastructure and safety issues
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  4. 2026-08-25 10:33 UTC Pedrozo crossing infrastructure and safety issues

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