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The Northeast Region will receive billion-dollar investment from the Federal Government to improve highways and railways, promoting mobility and economic development.
The Federal Government is implementing a robust investment plan in Brazil's transport infrastructure, with a special focus on the Northeast. Through New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), the northeastern region will be the main beneficiary, receiving a considerable contribution of resources for the improvement of highways and railways. In 2024, the total investments planned for all regions of the country are R$24 billion, with R$6,19 billion allocated specifically to the Northeast.
Federal Government makes record investment in the Northeast
The Northeast region will benefit most from the Federal Government's new investments, receiving R$6,19 billion for improvements to highways and railways. This amount represents the largest contribution of federal resources planned for road and railway infrastructure this year. In comparison, the South will receive R$4,59 billion, the North R$3,8 billion, the Central-West R$2,3 billion and the Southeast R$1,2 billion.
Improving road and rail infrastructure in the Northeast is extremely important for the region. Studies of National Transport Confederation (CNT) pointed out that the highways in the worst condition in the country are in the Northeast. Of the ten worst roads identified, seven are located in the region. The poor quality of roads contributes to the high incidence of accidents, directly affecting the safety and mobility of the population.
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Investments in transport infrastructure in the Northeast have a positive impact on the economy and quality of life of the population
Investments in transport infrastructure in the Northeast have a direct impact on the economy and the population's quality of life. A notable example is Rodovia do Vaqueiro, in Bahia. This work to recover the stretch of BR-235/BA, between Campo Alegre de Lourdes and Remanso, was completed in April 2024 with an investment of R$117 million. The highway, in addition to facilitating mobility, resulted in cheaper and faster trips, reducing the cost of a taxi ride between the two cities from R$100 to R$60.
In the northern region, the construction of the bridge over the Araguaia River, which connects Xambioá (TO) to São Geraldo do Araguaia (PA), generated several benefits. With a federal investment of R$ 233,2 million, this crossing is one of the largest works on rivers in Brazil and is strategic for the flow of production from the agricultural frontier called Matopiba, which encompasses the states of Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí and Bahia.
Investment made in 2024 represents an increase of 197,4% compared to 2022
The investments of R$24 billion in transport infrastructure planned for 2024 represent an increase of 197,4% compared to the R$8 billion invested in 2022. In 2023, R$14,44 billion was allocated for the federal road network. Those data, available on the ComunicaBR platform, demonstrate the considerable effort of the Federal Government to improve transport infrastructure in Brazil.
Although the Northeast leads in terms of regional investments, the federation unit that will receive the largest volume of resources is Rio Grande do Sul, with R$2,88 billion intended to improve federal highways and railways that cross the state. Next come Bahia, with R$2,4 billion, Pará, with R$1,4 billion, Santa Catarina, with R$1,2 billion, and Maranhão, with R$866 million.
Improvements in mobility and flow
Across the country, several works have been completed and others are underway to improve population mobility and production flow. THE via Contorno do Mestre Álvaro, in Greater Vitória (ES), is another example of success. Completed in December 2023 with a federal investment of R$500 million, this work benefits 2 million residents and is strategic for the flow of cargo destined for the Port of Vitória.
These investments not only improve infrastructure, but also positively impact the local economy, generating jobs and facilitating the transport of goods.
Federal investment in the country's roads led Brazil to reach the best Maintenance Condition Index (ICM) of the road network since 2016. In May 2024, the ICM reached 70% good, against only 12% of bad or terrible. The ICM is calculated based on field surveys and classifies each segment into four categories: terrible, bad, fair or good.
New investment from the Federal Government promises to transform the reality of the Northeast
The Federal Government's continued investments in transport infrastructure promise to transform the reality of the Northeast and other regions from Brazil. With strategic works and a considerable increase in allocated resources, a improvement in mobility, road safety and production flow, benefiting the economy and the quality of life of Brazilians.
Thus, the Northeast, with its economic and cultural potential, is preparing to a new era of development and progress, driven by investments in road and railway infrastructure. The Federal Government, by focusing on this region, shows its commitment to reducing regional inequalities and promoting sustainable growth for the entire country.
