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A new era of mobility on the northern coast of São Paulo! With billion-dollar investment, technological tolls and high-security tunnels, the Tamoios highway promises to boost tourism, generate jobs and transform the region.
Get ready for a revolution in mobility on the north coast of São Paulo.
A gigantic project, involving more than 30 km of highway and a billion-dollar investment, is about to be inaugurated, promising to change the routine of drivers, tourists and residents of the region.
More than just a road, this new development promises to be a turning point in local economic and tourism development.
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According to the portal Coastal Diary, the inauguration of the Southern Contour of Highway dos Tamoios is scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 10 am, at kilometer 27, in the São Francisco neighborhood, in São Sebastião.
With an investment of around R$3 billion, the project is one of the most modern in Brazil and includes free flow toll technology, the first of its kind in the country.
The event will be attended by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, local authorities and experts who highlight the relevance of this project for the state.
A milestone in road infrastructure
The project covers the Southern and Northern Contours of Tamoios, which total 33,9 km in length.
The Southern Bypass, with single and double lanes, connects Caraguatatuba to the Port of São Sebastião in just 18 minutes, offering a fast and safe journey.
The Contorno Norte, opened in 2023, starts in the Casa Branca neighborhood, in Caraguatatuba, totaling 17 km.
According to the state government, the objective is to reduce traffic congestion and facilitate access to the beaches on the north coast, one of the most popular destinations for people from São Paulo and tourists from other states.
Furthermore, the work is seen as strategic for port logistics, efficiently connecting the Port of São Sebastião to other regions.
Technological toll and environmental benefits
One of the most anticipated innovations of the new highway is the free flow toll system, located at kilometer 13,5 of the Contorno Sul.
This technology eliminates the need for stops to pay, replacing traditional toll plazas with electronic gates that automatically read the license plate or tag installed on the vehicle.
The fare, set at around R$5, is considered affordable and advantageous for drivers who value speed on the journey.
Experts highlight that the free flow model reduces pollutant emissions, as it eliminates the need for constant deceleration and acceleration at charging points.
This progress also reinforces the project's commitment to sustainability, an aspect valued by both tourists and residents of the region.
State-of-the-art infrastructure and security
In addition to the innovative toll, the new highway was designed with high safety standards.
The tunnels, which total 3,4 km, have advanced ventilation systems and emergency exits, ensuring comfort and protection for users.
These tunnels were inspired by Serra Nova da Tamoios, considered a national reference in road infrastructure.
According to engineers responsible for the project, the protective barriers and real-time monitoring along the highway increase efficiency in emergency response.
This combination of technology and planning is seen as essential to transforming the highway in a model for other works in Brazil.
Economic development and job creation
The economic impact of this highway is significant.
According to estimates, more than 25 million drivers will use it annually, boosting sectors such as hotels, gastronomy and commerce.
The expectation is that the project will also generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, especially in areas related to tourism and logistics.
The state government believes that the increase in the flow of visitors will expand opportunities for small local businesses, boosting the economy of cities such as Caraguatatuba and São Sebastião.
This promising scenario can also attract new investments to the region, strengthening its economic importance for the state.
Sustainability and environmental preservation
Despite the significant impact of the work, environmental concerns were present from the beginning.
The highway's layout was planned to preserve the Atlantic Forest as much as possible and minimize damage to local biodiversity.
Acoustic barriers and exclusive passages for animals were installed along the route, contributing to the protection of fauna.
This sustainable approach reflects a global trend in large infrastructure projects, which seek to balance economic development with environmental responsibility.
A promising future for the coast of São Paulo
The new highway represents much more than a mobility alternative.
It symbolizes a promising future for the northern coast of São Paulo, offering benefits that go beyond fast and safe traffic.
The region is expected to experience significant economic growth in the coming years, attracting tourists and investors.
The expectation now lies with the inauguration and how this infrastructure will be received by those who depend on it most: drivers and residents of the region.
Do you believe that the Southern Bypass of the Tamoios Highway will transform the northern coast of São Paulo? What impact will this project have on the lives of tourists and residents? Leave your opinion in the comments!
If 10% of all these announcements of great works that this site announces come true, I will be happy…
It's very strange. As if the Brazilian public sector were swimming in money instead of suffering a trillion-dollar deficit.
Or as if this current government were very fond of private initiative
It seems more like a fifth column of the PT's typical empty promises.
With Freeflow, every user will have to have internet access, and will have to pay a MONTHLY fee to banks and operating companies. And the best part, for them of course, is that all the additional cost to the R$5,00 toll is THEIRS. Even if the concessionaire saves money on toll plazas. And the worst part is that now the concessionaire probably didn't put a single cent into the project. BRAZILIANS ARE SO NICE, not to say ****.
The Free Flow system is already used on highways in RS by the Caminhos da Serra Gaúcha Concessionaire