The construction of the Tamoios Highway, especially the Contorno Sul, is about to transform the access and development of the northern coast of São Paulo, with completion scheduled for November 2024.
In November 2024, the final phase of construction of the Southern Contour of Rodovia dos Tamoios should be completed, marking a significant step in the infrastructure of São Paulo. This 33,9 km stretch promises to revolutionize transport and development of the state's northern coast, efficiently connecting the Paraíba Valley to coastal cities.
Construction of the Southern Contour of the Tamoios Highway is in full swing, with 97% of the work already completed. This new stage is not just a simple extension of the existing highway, but a true revolution in access to the north coast of São Paulo. The stretch will alleviate traffic in the center of Caraguatatuba, one of the region's main bottlenecks, and reduce travel time to Ubatuba.
Investment of approximately R$1,5 billion in construction
The construction, which required an investment of approximately R$1,5 billion, is one of the largest road engineering projects in the country. The construction includes a two-story bridge and high-tech tunnels, such as the impressive Antônio de Queiroz Galvão tunnel, which, at 5.555 meters, has become several the longest road tunnel in Brazil. This monumental work is part of some of the most advanced international road projects.
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Tamoios Highway
The Contorno Sul integrates perfectly with the existing Tamoios Highway, which in its entirety extends for 83,4 km, connecting São José dos Campos to Caraguatatuba. The project not only improved mobility, but also promoted economic and tourist development in the region.
South Contour and North Contour
The South Contour, together with the North Contour, partially delivered in December 2023, they are part of a larger plan to modernize the Tamoios Highway. Contorno Norte, with around 8 km of new lanes, is already facilitating access to popular beaches such as Maresias and Ubatuba, eliminating the need to cross congested areas.
The construction of these contours was a technical and environmental challenge. Building a modern highway in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, minimizing environmental impact, was one of the engineers' biggest concerns. To achieve this, innovative technologies were used, such as the use of suspended cable systems (cable crane) to transport materials without the need to open new roads in the forest.
The highway safety system is also impressive
Rodovia dos Tamoios is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring and communication systems, including automatic fire detection cameras and support points strategically positioned along the road. The highway has an ecoduct, the largest in Brazil, 45 meters wide, allowing the safe passage of wild animals.
In terms of technological innovation, the construction of the Tamoios Highway puts Brazil in the spotlight on the international scene. Compared to major global road works such as the tunnels in Norway or the China's complex structures, Tamoios leaves nothing to be desired in terms of engineering and respect for the environment.
The north coast of São Paulo advances in modernity
With the completion of construction of the Southern Contour of the Tamoios Highway, the north coast of São Paulo is about to experience a new era of development and connectivity. This work promises not only to facilitate transport, but also to transform the economic and tourist dynamics of the entire region, consolidating itself as a milestone in Brazilian road engineering.