The government says it is restoring 3,3 km of state highways.
According to Agetrans, the planned investment in the works is R$ 700 million. In the Southeast region, between the borders of Tocantins with Bahia and Goiás, approximately 239 km are already being rehabilitated in partnership with the Army, while in the central region, works have begun on five sections, totaling 226 km.
Tocantins 247 - A total of 3,3 km of state highways are being rebuilt by the state government. This information comes from the Tocantins Transportation and Machinery Agency (Agetrans). According to the agency, the planned investment in the works is R$ 700 million. In the Southeast region, between the borders of Tocantins with Bahia and Goiás, approximately 239 km are already being rehabilitated in partnership with the Army; and in the central region, works have begun on five sections, totaling 226 km.
According to Agetrans, the government has issued work orders for an additional 190 km in the Paraíso region, and three more construction projects, totaling 1.100 km, have also been tendered. Once these projects begin, another 1.545 km will be tendered. The Secretary of Infrastructure and president of Agetrans, Kaká Nogueira, explains that with this program of actions, by the end of 2014 more than 60% of the state's highways will be rebuilt. "Tocantins currently has more than 6 km of paved roads. Those who built in the past are rebuilding today; Governor Siqueira Campos is giving more dignity to the population," he stated.
For the mayor of Porto Nacional, Otoniel Andrade (PSDB), a quality road network means more progress. "Our municipality is part of one of the regions that produces the most grains in the state, and with the rebuilt highways, the number of investors is expected to grow even more," he pointed out. The mayor of Miracema, Magda Borba (PR), explains that the stretch to be improved is the main access road to the municipality. "These reconstruction works will benefit us mainly economically," she said.
For João Luiz Lima da Silva, who has worked as a driver for over 30 years, having roads without potholes means more safety. "I've been on the highways for over 16 years and I know that these works are necessary for all of Tocantins," he commented. Freight driver Joaquim Dias do Prado, 69, explains that the potholes make trips more tiring. "I eagerly await the completion of these works and I'm happy to see that they've already begun," he emphasized.