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Rio Grande do Sul Invests Heavily in Infrastructure, Logistics, and Education

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Lieutenant Governor Gabriel Souza highlighted the state's significant investments in infrastructure, logistics, and education during a recent luncheon in Cruz Alta, emphasizing the importance of these reforms in bringing the state's finances up to date and enabling more investments in critical areas. The state has allocated a record R$6.4 billion, nearly 11% of its net current revenue, for public works and policies. The expansion of the ERS-342 highway is among the state's key initiatives, aiming to increase the highway's capacity, improve road safety, and restore the pavement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The state of Rio Grande do Sul has allocated a record R$6.4 billion for public works and policies, accounting for nearly 11% of its net current revenue.
  • The expansion of the ERS-342 highway is a key initiative, expected to increase the highway's capacity, improve road safety, and restore the pavement.
  • The preliminary project includes geotechnical studies, engineering solutions for complex sections, third lanes, and restoration work on the remaining stretch, covering 44.8 kilometers between Cruz Alta and Ijui.
  • The state has invested R$4.5 billion over the past six years in highways and roads, with R$1.7 billion invested in 2024 alone, an investment equivalent to eleven times the average annual investment from 2010 to 2020.
  • An additional R$2.8 billion is being invested in roads through the Rio Grande Plan Fund (Funrigs) through 2027.
  • The region of Alto Jacui has received R$1 billion in investments from DAER and R$18 million from the Rio Grande Plan for highways.
  • The state's railway network had 1,680 kilometers of tracks in operation before the 2024 floods but currently only has 921 kilometers remaining.
  • The lieutenant governor advocates for a new bidding process for the federal concession for the Southern Network, operated by Rumo since the 1990s, considering it a logistical obstacle.

Statistics:

  • R$6.4 billion allocated for public works and policies in Rio Grande do Sul.
  • 44.8 kilometers of the ERS-342 highway to be expanded between Cruz Alta and Ijui.
  • 11,000 vehicles daily using the ERS-342 highway.
  • R$1.7 billion invested in highways in 2024 alone.
  • R$2.8 billion to be invested in roads through the Rio Grande Plan Fund (Funrigs) through 2027.
  • R$1 billion invested in Alto Jacui through DAER.
  • 1,680 kilometers of tracks in operation before the 2024 floods.
  • 921 kilometers of tracks remaining in operation.

Sources:

  • https://estado.rs.gov.br/em-cruz-alta-gabriel-souza-destaca-investimentos-do-estado-em-infraestrutura-e-logistica-para-a-regiao
  • Autonomous Department of Highways (DAER)
  • Rio Grande Plan Fund (Funrigs)
  • Rumo
  • Cotrijal, Cotripal, and Cotrisal cooperatives
  • State of Rio Grande do Sul's official website (estado.rs.gov.br)

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