Minas Gerais Prepares Road Concession With Complete Package — 767 Km, R$ 7.5 Billion, 79 Km Duplicated, 162 Upgraded Access Points, Pedestrian Overpasses, Roundabouts, and 24-Hour Medical Assistance

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 26/09/2025 at 21:56

Minas investirá R$ 7,5 bilhões em concessão rodoviária com melhorias em 767 km, incluindo acessos, passarelas e atendimento completo ao usuário.

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Northwest Lot Concession Brings Duplications, Modernized Access, Shoulders, and 24h Medical and Mechanical Services Along 767 Km of Highways

The Government of Minas, through the State Secretariat for Infrastructure, Mobility, and Partnerships (Seinfra), opened on Friday (26/9) the public consultation for the Northwest Road Concession project.

The lot has a length of 767 kilometers and includes the highways BR-365, BR-146, BR-251, CMG-496, MG-408, and MG-181. For 30 days, the population will be able to send contributions to improve the project.

The contract foresees investments of around R$ 7.5 billion over 30 years. Initial services, recovery, maintenance, expansions, and capacity improvements of the roads, as well as direct user support, are included.

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Planned Works

Among the planned interventions are the duplication of 79.1 kilometers, implementation of 70.9 kilometers of shoulders, 14.6 kilometers of marginal roads, and the paving of 110.7 kilometers of unpaved roads.

The project also includes the construction of six footbridges, improvements to 162 accesses, with acceleration and deceleration lanes, as well as 26 interventions on bridges and viaducts. A total of 46 devices will be implemented at intersections, such as turnarounds and roundabouts.

The concessioned highways will have 24-hour support for users, including light and heavy towing, medical assistance, mechanical assistance, operational bases, monitoring, and traffic control.

Impact on Development

The State Secretary of Infrastructure, Pedro Bruno, stated that the lot represents a milestone for Minas Gerais. “It’s more than R$ 7 billion in investments that will modernize the road network, increase safety on the roads, and improve the lives of thousands of residents. This project will connect regions, reduce transportation costs, and expedite the flow of production,” he highlighted.

The Northwest Lot is part of strategic logistics corridors in the state, connecting the Northern, Triângulo Mineiro, Southern Minas, and Central regions. The initiative is expected to assist in the flow of products and supplies and enhance the competitiveness of the production chain.

A total of 19 municipalities will be benefited: Patrocínio, Guimarânia, Patos de Minas, Lagoa Formosa, Varjão de Minas, Presidente Olegário, João Pinheiro, São Gonçalo do Abaeté, Buritizeiro, Pirapora, Várzea da Palma, Jequitaí, Claro dos Poções, São João da Lagoa, Montes Claros, Lassance, Corinto, Bonfinópolis de Minas, and Brasilândia de Minas.

Public Consultation and Next Steps

The population will be able to participate in the public consultation until 25/10. The regulations with instructions are available via a link indicated by the government.

To enhance transparency, public hearings will also be held, with dates and locations to be announced. The expectation is that the announcement will be published in 2025 and the auction will take place in the first quarter of 2026.

Minas Gerais Prepares Road Concession With Complete Package — 767 Km, R$ 7.5 Billion, 79 Km Duplicated, 162 Upgraded Access Points, Pedestrian Overpasses, Roundabouts, and 24-Hour Medical Assistance

Northwest Lot Concession Brings Duplications, Modernized Access, Shoulders, and 24h Medical and Mechanical Services Along 767 Km of Highways

Planned Works

Impact on Development

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