# Rio Grande do Sul highway concession and toll disputes

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-grande-do-sul-highway-concession-and-toll-disputes
> Updated: 2026-10-29T14:48:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The state of Rio Grande do Sul has faced significant challenges regarding highway infrastructure management. Governor Eduardo Leite confirmed the cancellation of the Block 1 highway concession project for 2026, which would have included five highways and the construction of the RS-010 alternative route. The project faced local opposition and a parliamentary inquiry committee that recommended against proceeding.

In a separate development related to tolling, authorities introduced an online system to refund motorists for annulled fines associated with the electronic free flow toll system. Approximately 527,700 fines, totaling an estimated R$ 113 million, are eligible for reimbursement via Pix. This initiative covers the R$ 195 fine amount plus monetary correction and aims to address related losses, such as IPVA discounts and driver's license suspension processes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Rio Grande do Sul launches refund system for free flow fines

Rio Grande do Sul has launched an online system to refund approximately R$ 113 million to drivers for annulled free flow toll fines.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-sul-launches-refund-system-for-free-flow-fines

### 2026-10-06: Rio Grande do Sul cancels Block 1 highway concessions for 2026

Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite confirmed that the Block 1 highway concessions will not be implemented in 2026 following local opposition and legislative investigations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-sul-cancels-block-1-highway-concessions-for-2026

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