Brazil, Bndes bank studies concessions for 3,137 km of motorways

The Brazilian public development bank BNDES and the Ministry of Transport have signed a contract to prepare the concession to private parties of 3,137 kilometers of federal roads in nine states in the north and north-east of Brazil. The project concerns five sections of the Br-153, Br-010, Br-226, Br-116 and Br-104 highways, with studies expected to be completed by the end of 2030.

The initiative concerns areas experiencing strong economic expansion, especially for agricultural production, but characterized by infrastructure deficiencies. According to the president of the BNDES, Aloizio Mercadante, the objective is to bring investments to territories where economic growth has not been accompanied by adequate interventions on infrastructure.

The studies will also have to identify solutions to reduce the cost of tolls and bring 5G internet connection along the roads. The Minister of Transport, George Santoro, recalled that the ministry's sustainability policy envisages allocating up to 3% of project investments to energy transition and resilience.