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The concession of federal highways in SC is closer than ever, but the toll price is a concern and could weigh heavily on the pockets of Santa Catarina residents!
Santa Catarina may be about to see its federal highways under a new concession model. The state government has asked the Ministry of Transportation (MT) to include BR 153, BR 282, BR 470 and BR 480 in the list of concessions planned by the federal government. The idea is to promote a leaner concession, with shorter contracts and less investment required from concession companies.
The announcement was made by the executive secretary of the Ministry of Transport, George Santoro, who explained the proposal of the Lula government 3.
According to him, the objective is to adopt “smart” concessions, which would divide the State into three lots, including both federal (BRs) and state (SCs) roads.
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However, these sections in Santa Catarina are still under study, while other states already have concessions underway.
SC's Deputy Secretary of Infrastructure, Ricardo Grando, indicated that the state is skeptical about the cost of the toll suggested in the proposed model.
According to him, the rate presented by MT would be R$0,18 per kilometer traveled, which means that a 100 km journey would cost R$18.
Grando explained that, before moving forward with concessions for state roads, the state intends to reform and recover these sections, leaving concessions as a future possibility.
“Yes, we accept it, and we ask this of the federal government: that they grant concessions for BRs 153, 282, 470 and 480,” stated Grando.
What are the most expensive tolls in 2024?
In 2024, the title of the most expensive toll on federal highways in Brazil is in Rio Grande do Sul. The concessionaire Ecosul, which manages sections of BRs 116 and 392, applied a 28,9% increase in the rate, raising the cost to R$19,60 for passenger vehicles.
This tariff, stipulated by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT), marks the highest toll among federal highways, reflecting the impact of significant adjustments for drivers traveling through the state.
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