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DNIT Reveals That 71% Of Brazilian Highways Are In Good Condition, With Highlights For The Federal District, Goiás, And Rondônia.
The National Department of Transport Infrastructure (DNIT) recently released the Maintenance Condition Index (ICM) for June 2024. The index reveals that 71% of Brazilian highways are in good condition, the best figure recorded since 2016. This assessment provides a detailed view of the situation of the roads in the country, based on paving and conservation data.
Overall Analysis of The Index
The ICM is a tool created by DNIT to measure the quality of the highways under its responsibility.
The index is calculated based on two main components: the Paving Index (IP) and the Conservation Index (IC).
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The IP evaluates aspects such as potholes, patches, and cracks, while the IC considers mowing, drainage, horizontal and vertical signage. Together, they determine the overall condition of the highways.
According to the latest assessment, 42,900 kilometers of highways were rated as being in good traffic condition.
This represents a significant advancement compared to previous years and reflects the ongoing effort to improve the highway infrastructure in Brazil.
DNIT Regional Highlights
Some states stand out in the June report. The Federal District leads with the best average in the country, achieving 94% of its highways in good condition.
This remarkable performance is attributed to significant investments in maintenance and improvements in the region.
Goiás also shows good performance, with 87% of its road network in good condition.
DNIT has been actively working in the state, revitalizing 40 kilometers of BR-158/GO in Jataí.
The improvements include milling, patching, and asphalt micro-surfacing services, aiming to increase the durability and safety of the roads.
The state of Rondônia is another highlight, achieving 86% in the last survey. This year, Rondônia has a budget of over R$ 592 million for maintenance and construction of highways.
These resources aim to further improve trafficability on the region’s roads. In Mato Grosso do Sul, 84% of the highways are in good condition.
The state is investing in the construction of the Três Lagoas Ring Road, a 26.4-kilometer project aimed at reducing travel times and increasing user safety.
States With Above-Average Ratings
In addition to the states already mentioned, others are also standing out positively. Alagoas has 80% of its highways in good condition, while Bahia achieved 76%.
Espírito Santo received the best rating among the states listed by DNIT, with 91% of its roads in good condition.
Mato Grosso has 78% of its highways in good state, and Pará reached 73%. Paraíba also stands out, with 82% of its roads rated well.
In Paraná, 77% of the highways are in good condition, while Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro have 81% and 90%, respectively.
Rio Grande do Norte and Rio Grande do Sul show ratings of 77% and 74%, respectively.
São Paulo, which has the largest population and an extensive highway system, received a rating of 92%.
Tocantins completed the list with 83% of its highways in good condition.
Future Perspectives of DNIT
Fabrício Galvão, DNIT’s General Director, emphasized the importance of investments in highway infrastructure for the safety and comfort of drivers.
“DNIT has over R$ 12 billion budgeted for highway maintenance alone in 2024. Therefore, our goal is to work at full strength to end the year with an even higher ICM, providing conditions for the Brazilian citizen to transit with comfort and safety in all corners of our country”, stated Galvão.
The ICM report is an important reference for monitoring DNIT’s actions and helps to direct investments and priorities for highway maintenance.
The index is calculated based on field surveys and classifies each segment into four categories: poor, bad, regular, or good.
The positive evolution in the indices reflects the ongoing efforts to improve Brazil’s highway infrastructure and ensure that the roads provide adequate conditions for safe and efficient traffic.
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