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The city government is proposing to build a new 5,9 km highway, including a 489-meter bridge, to ease traffic on the BR-280 highway. The project, estimated to cost R$60 million, is seeking funding from the federal and state governments. Local authorities emphasize the importance of the project to improve mobility and boost regional development.
The intense flow of vehicles and the constant traffic jams on BR-280 have been a challenge for drivers traveling between Joinville, Araquari and São Francisco do Sul, in Santa Catarina.
Given this scenario, the Araquari city government proposed the construction of a new road, including a 489-meter bridge, with the aim of improving mobility and reducing overload on the federal highway.
The project has already been presented to the federal government, and the expectation is to secure resources to make the work viable.
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If approved, the plan could bring significant benefits to the region, especially for those who use BR-280 as their main logistics corridor.
New alternative for traffic in the region
The proposal from the Araquari city council foresees the construction of a new road section connecting the Rio do Morro road to BR-280.
The 5,9 km long road would include the construction of a 489 meter bridge and would facilitate travel between Joinville and Araquari, offering an alternative for drivers and relieving traffic on the federal highway.
According to Mayor Ludgero Jasper Junior (Gordo Jasper), the work would be a strategic solution to improve urban mobility.
“We know that BR-280 is one of the main logistical bottlenecks in our region, and this new road can significantly alleviate the flow of vehicles”, he said.
Meeting with the federal government
The request for support for the work was formalized during a meeting with George Santoro, executive secretary of the Ministry of Transport.
The request will be analyzed, and there is an expectation that the funding can be divided between the federal and state governments, in addition to municipal resources.
During his visit to the region, Santoro was also in São Francisco do Sul, where he heard demands from local mayors regarding the resumption of works on lot 1 of the BR-280 duplication.
This section crosses both Araquari and São Francisco do Sul and is considered essential for improving the state's road infrastructure.
Investment and planning to the bridge
The estimated cost for the construction of the new road is approximately R $ million 60.
The Araquari city government intends to start the work with its own resources, but is seeking support to ensure completion of the work within the expected deadline.
The planned road will not be intended for heavy traffic, such as trucks, but will serve a large volume of passenger vehicles and light transport.
“The new road will help to ease traffic, without compromising the flow of cargo, which will continue to use BR-280”, explained the mayor.
Impacts on the economy and infrastructure
In addition to the direct benefits for traffic, the new road can boost the local economy.
Improvements in road infrastructure attract new investments, facilitate population movement and improve the logistics of transporting goods in the region.
With a more efficient alternative to access Joinville and São Francisco do Sul, an increase in tourism and local commerce is also expected.
Urban mobility is one of the essential factors for economic development. Regions with good road connections tend to attract more companies and investments, strengthening the economy and generating new jobs.
For residents and business owners in the region, the new bridge and road represent a step forward that could bring significant growth and improvements.
Challenges and next steps
Despite the benefits, the project still faces bureaucratic and technical challenges.
The release of federal and state resources can be a lengthy process, in addition to the environmental requirements for executing the work.
The city continues to seek partnerships and support to ensure that construction proceeds as planned.
If completed, the project will represent a significant advance for local infrastructure, ensuring greater safety and efficiency for those traveling through northern Santa Catarina.
The new road could be an effective solution to minimize traffic congestion and improve the quality of life for drivers and residents in the region.
Urban mobility needs to be achieved through study. Saying that a bridge will alleviate traffic congestion will first require access studies and traffic controls within an area of influence. For this, traffic studies based on engineering fundamentals through research, analysis and simulation are necessary. With this justified and with a **** project, it is not difficult to obtain resources from the federal government and even from the UN.
Yes, the objective is clear. He is a mayor who is concerned about traffic. He wants to see traffic flow. That is why there is no money left for education, health and bridge maintenance, because the mayors are concerned about traffic...
And what about the little hell road that connects the center of Araquari to BR101 and was being paved and was closed due to indigenous problems, why don't they open it?