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With a billion-dollar investment and a promise to solve traffic problems on BR-163/364, the Rodoanel is in its final phase and could change the dynamics of urban mobility after years of standstill and challenges.
After years of waiting, promises and stoppages, the works on the Rodoanel that connect Cuiabá to Várzea Grande are finally moving forward with full force, promising to resolve one of the main traffic bottlenecks on BR-163/364.
This ambitious project, which has already consumed more than R $ million 200 investment between the federal and state governments, is seen as a crucial solution to divert heavy truck traffic from urban areas, providing a significant improvement in mobility and safety in the region.
Works in final phase and next steps
The construction of the Northern Contour of the Rodoanel is in full swing, with two projects almost completed: two new bridges over the Cuiabá River and a viaduct over the MT-010 (Estrada da Guia) are under construction. more than 90% execution.
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When completed, these structures will directly support traffic on the bypass and provide significant relief to the flow of traffic in the central areas of Cuiabá and Várzea Grande.
These works include more than 20,5 km of dual carriageway, with concrete lane, which will directly connect BR-163/364, in Várzea Grande, to MT-251, in Cuiabá.
Who pays the bill and division of costs
According to information from the bodies involved, the initial investment of R $ million 206 was divided between state and federal government, with the Union covering 60% of the cost and the government of Mato Grosso, the 40% remaining.
However, the state also took responsibility for expropriations and possible contractual adjustments, which can increase your contribution to up to 60% of the final value.
This financing model places an extra burden on the state budget, but is seen as necessary to complete this project with a major regional impact.
Main stages and technical challenges of the project
In addition to the two bridges and the viaduct, there are plans other structural works of impact, such as another viaduct over the MT-251 and two level crossings in busy areas, near the regions known as Bom Futuro and Arautos do Evangelho.
With the execution of these works, the responsible consortium advances in the earthmoving phase and in the preparation of containment structures and access embankments.
To ensure the safety and durability of the new roads, the entire pavement will be made of concrete, which increases the capacity to support the intense flow of heavy vehicles that will pass through the area.
History of work stoppages and resumption
The Rodoanel works began in 2006, but they faced successive obstacles and were interrupted in 2011, after reports of irregularities.
During this period, only 9 km of the highway, on a single lane, were completed.
However, after a series of interventions and studies carried out by the Mato Grosso Infrastructure and Logistics Secretariat (Sinfra) between 2019 and 2020, it was possible to unlock the work with the publication of a new bidding notice.
Work was resumed only in 2021, bringing a real perspective of completion to the project.
Future expansion of the Rodoanel and connection goals
The highway expansion plans also include the construction of another section, which will connect MT-251 to BR-070/163/364 in Cuiabá, in addition to bridges over the Coxipó and Aricá rivers and a new viaduct.
When completed, the project will total 52 km long, forming a true urban bypass route that will allow the diversion of trucks that circulate daily through the central region.
This additional route could make the Rodoanel a strategic logistics hub, facilitating the transportation of cargo between the Cuiabá Industrial District and other regions of Mato Grosso.
Importance of the project for the region's mobility and economy
The Cuiabá and Várzea Grande Beltway emerges as a strategic solution for infrastructure of the state, offering direct benefits to the regional and national economy.
By reducing heavy traffic in urban areas and reducing travel time on BR-163/364, the project can directly impact the productivity of sectors that depend on road transport.
With this new infrastructure, the expectation is that road safety will improve, in addition to opening up new development prospects for the urban area.
With its completion approaching, will the Rodoanel actually bring the expected benefits? Do you believe that this project represents progress or a challenge for the region? Share your opinion in the comments.
It's far from over!
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What a faaaaase!
Congratulations to those who worked hard to continue and complete this ambitious project, bringing a definitive solution to a problem that impacted the development of a region that was influential in the national economy.