Brazil publishes notice for US$80mn Minas Gerais highway works

The Brazilian government published the notice for a contract to convert an 18km stretch of route BR-381 in Minas Gerais state into a divided highway, with investment estimated at 400mn reais (US$80mn).

"The widening of the section of lot 8A meets a long-standing demand from the population of Minas Gerais, in an area known for its high rate of accidents. The proximity to the center of [state capital] Belo Horizonte also makes the work important in relation to social integration and increased tourism: the road connects historic cities such as Ouro Preto, Mariana and Sabará," the transport ministry said in a statement.

The notice can be seen here.

Paraná works

Separately, Paraná, through the state’s highways department DER/PR, published a notice for upgrading road PR-151.

The 32.7km stretch will be restored using the whitetopping technique, which involves installing concrete slabs over the existing asphalt pavement. The government expects to invest up to 274mn reais in the works.

The opening of proposals will be on June 17. The winning company will have 900 days to complete the work after signing the work order, the state government said in a release.

The notice can be seen here.