Integrated Highways of Paraná – lot 1

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The Paraná Integrated Highways concession project was qualified at the 9th meeting of the Investment Partnership Program Council through Resolution No. 52, of May 8, 2019, converted into Decree No. 9,972 of August 14, 2019. The technical feasibility studies were carried out by Infra S.A., together with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure on January 19, 2021. Lot 1, with a length of 473 km, includes sections of the federal highways BR-277/373/376/476/PR and state highways PR-418/423/427, connecting the western region of Curitiba to Araucária, Lapa, Campo Largo, Irati and Prudentópolis, at the junction of BR-277 with BR-373, following BR-373 until the junction with BR-376, close to Ponta Grossa. The project foresees investments of around R$ 6.3 billion, throughout the concession period, including the duplication of 343 km of highway, the implementation of 218 km of additional lanes, 31.6 km of marginal roads and 44.5 km of shoulders, in addition to correcting the route of 5.9 km of highway. It is also planned to implement 97 intersections and underpasses, 9 returns, 11 walkways, 46 special works of art, 1 escape area, in addition to 27.4 km of cycle paths. In addition to significant investments, the project provides a 5% discount for those who use the automatic vehicle charging service known as “tag”, in addition to the Frequent User Discount (DUF), which results in a progressive reduction in the amount paid for toll over 30 days for those who use the same route daily. The contract incorporates regulatory improvements recently developed by ANTT, such as the improvement of the project's risk allocation, the mitigation of tariff revenue and exchange risk risks, in addition to the possibility of signing a Tripartite Agreement between the concessionaire, financiers and ANTT, with a view to make the project more attractive to financing agents. Improvements were also incorporated in the dispute resolution clauses and in the clauses relating to the early termination of the concession, providing greater security and predictability to the investor. TCU ruling on 10/26/2022, published in the DOU on 10/27/2022. Notice published on 05/12/2023. Access link: https://www.gov.br/antt/pt-br/assuntos/rodovias/novos-projetos-em-rodovias/br-277-373-376-476-pr-e-pr-418- 423-427/files-for-download