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The paving work of the Vendelin Schmidt road, financed by the Government of Santa Catarina with R$ 8.9 million, advances with the first kilometer paved in the section that connects Jaraguá do Sul to Rio dos Cedros, a region where tourism grows at an accelerated pace and the precarious access has harmed residents and visitors for years
The work that promises to transform access between Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros has reached its first concrete milestone. On Wednesday (25), the paving of the first kilometer of the 5.6 kilometers planned for the paving of the Vendelin Schmidt municipal road, in the Jaraguazinho community, in the interior of the Garibaldi district, was completed. The investment of R$ 8.9 million is fully funded by the Government of Santa Catarina and represents the largest road intervention in the region in recent years.
The section connects the rural area of Garibaldi to the locality of Alto Palmeiras, already in the municipality of Rio dos Cedros, in a region where tourism is growing at an accelerated pace and vehicle traffic has intensified in recent years. The work began in February 2026 and has a deadline of 360 days for completion, with multiple work fronts operating simultaneously to meet the schedule.
What is being done in this R$ 8.9 million work in Santa Catarina
The work involves much more than simply covering the road with asphalt. While the first kilometer has already received paving, other work fronts are simultaneously operating at different points along the route.
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Among the ongoing services are the removal of rocks to adapt the route, the construction of slope reinforcements and rockfill that ensure stability to the terrain, as well as the installation of stormwater galleries and pipelines according to the technical needs of each section.
These interventions are essential for the road to withstand heavy traffic and resist the climatic conditions of the mountainous region of Santa Catarina. Without the reinforcements and drainage system, the paving alone would have a short lifespan.
The complexity of this work justifies the investment of nearly R$ 9 million and the one-year deadline for the complete delivery of the 5.6 kilometers that will connect Jaraguá do Sul to Rio dos Cedros.
Why this work is considered strategic for Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros
The Vendelin Schmidt road is the main road link between the rural area of Garibaldi, in Jaraguá do Sul, and the locality of Alto Palmeiras, in Rio dos Cedros.
Until now, the section was unpaved, which made it difficult for residents to move, increased the cost of transporting goods, and kept visitors away from the region. On rainy days, the situation worsened with mud and impassable sections.
According to Alceu Gilmar Moretti, Secretary of Works and Public Services of Jaraguá do Sul, the work was an old demand from the community. Oversight occurs continuously to ensure compliance with deadlines and the quality of services.
Moretti stated that, when completed, the paving will bring more comfort, tranquility, and safety for both residents and those traveling through the region between the two municipalities.
The tourism that grows at an accelerated pace and pressures local infrastructure
The region between Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros is experiencing a moment of tourism expansion that has made this work even more urgent. Rural, ecological, and adventure tourism attracts a growing number of visitors to properties, waterfalls, and culinary routes scattered throughout the interior of both municipalities.
The increase in vehicle traffic on an unpaved road generated constant complaints and compromised the experience of tourists.
With the completion of the work, the expectation is that tourism in the region will gain even more strength. Paved roads attract investments in accommodation, food, and leisure, creating a cycle of economic development that directly benefits the rural communities of Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros.
Improved access should also increase property values along the route and stimulate new ventures in the area.
How the Government of Santa Catarina finances the work and what is the scheduled timeline
The investment of R$ 8.9 million is fully financed by the Government of Santa Catarina, with no counterpart required from the municipalities. The work began in February 2026 and the contractual deadline is 360 days, which places the expected delivery at the beginning of 2027.
The accelerated pace of work, with the completion of the first kilometer in just over a month, indicates that the schedule is being met as planned.
The oversight of the work is continuously monitored by the Works Department of Jaraguá do Sul. The progress of the paving depends on weather conditions and the prior completion of drainage and containment services in each section.
The installation of stormwater galleries and pipelines continues according to the technical needs identified by the engineering team, which may cause variations in the pace of paving over the months, without compromising the final deadline.
What changes for residents and visitors when the work is completed
For the residents of the Jaraguazinho community and the interior of Garibaldi, the completion of the work means the end of decades of living with dust in dry weather and mud in the rain. The journey to Rio dos Cedros will be faster, safer, and independent of weather conditions.
Rural producers will have better conditions to transport their products, and school transportation will no longer face impassable sections during the rainiest months.
For visitors, the work represents an invitation to explore a region that until now was accessible only to those willing to tackle dirt roads.
The paving of the 5.6 kilometers between Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros is expected to consolidate tourism as one of the economic engines of the area, integrating the two cities into a visitation circuit that is already attracting interest in northern Santa Catarina.
The paving of the Vendelin Schmidt road is more than just a road infrastructure project. It is an intervention that connects isolated communities, strengthens regional tourism, values rural properties, and creates conditions for Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros to grow together.
The first paved kilometer is just the beginning of a transformation that the region has been waiting for years.
Do you live in the region of Jaraguá do Sul or Rio dos Cedros and have you already felt the effects of this work in your daily life? Do you think that the investment of R$ 8.9 million will really transform access and tourism in the region, or is it too little for what the area needs? Leave your opinion in the comments and share it with those who know this road.
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