Investments in Road Works in São Paulo Create 10.2 Thousand Jobs, Including Duplication of Roads, New Lanes, Footbridges, and Bus Stops on the Margins.
The Government of the State of São Paulo continued its series of auctions for the concession of Rota Sorocabana. This is the second auction in a series aimed at attracting significant investments to the State, totaling around R$ 20 billion, generating many jobs in São Paulo.
The concession involves a stretch of 460 kilometers of highways in the southwest region of São Paulo and received proposals from four renowned companies in the infrastructure sector.

Rota Sorocabana Project: Investment and Development
The Rota Sorocabana is part of the 1,800 kilometers of highways qualified in the State of São Paulo Investment Partnerships Program (PPI-SP). This program aims to boost road infrastructure through public-private partnerships, promoting improvements that positively impact transportation and the region’s economy.
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Jobs in São Paulo and Structural Works
With the expectation of creating more than 10.2 thousand jobs in São Paulo, both direct and indirect, the project includes a series of works aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of the highways. Among the main improvements are:
- Duplication of Roads: Expansion of lanes to improve vehicle flow and reduce travel time.
- Implementation of Additional Lanes: Increasing lane options to ease traffic during peak hours.
- New Footbridges and Shoulders: Inclusion of support structures for pedestrians and vehicles, enhancing safety along the highways.
- Construction of Bus Stops on the Margins: Providing greater comfort for public transport users who use the roads daily.
In addition to the improvements for drivers and pedestrians, the project also includes investments in special works of art, such as viaducts and bridges, that will facilitate circulation and reduce travel time in the region.
Involved Roads and Concession Management
The concession includes rural stretches that are currently under the operation of ViaOeste, such as the Castello Branco highway, and other roads under the responsibility of the Department of Highways of the State of São Paulo (DER-SP).
This concession process, with a duration of 30 years, projects a total investment of R$ 8.8 billion, being the largest among the five auctions promoted by PPI-SP.
The amount of the minimum fixed grant, which is the amount that the future concessionaire must pay to the public authorities, has been set at R$ 597.5 thousand.

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