Start construction of the first route with rigid pavement in the country

The Ministry of Public Works and Communications reported that the initial works for the construction of the first route with Paraguay concrete pavement were launched, in the Pozo Colorado – Conception section of the Py05 route, a key project for the northern road infrastructure that covers more than 90 kilometers.

The Minister of Public Works and Communications, Claudia Centurión, together with the Deputy Minister of Works, Hugo Arce, verified on Friday the progress of the works in the Camp of the Avanza Chaco Consortium.

“We are 50 kilometers from Concepción. This is an emblematic work that starts with a new technology: rigid pavement, using national industry cement and executed by Paraguayan companies,” said the minister.

The reconstruction is divided into two lots: Lot A, 53.3 km, in charge of the Avanza Chaco consortium (Tecnoedil SA, Eight SA and Construpar SA), and lot B, 36.2 km, executed by Ecomipa S the total investment is G. 611.196 million, funded by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). Each section has an execution period of 20 months.

Female presence promotes the works

During her visit, Minister Centurion highlighted the growing participation of women in the road sector. “I want to make special recognition to all women who work in our works. We have engineers, social specialists, administrative and logistics staff. His presence gives him talent, heart and joy to this work,” he said.

He also highlighted the participation of local and indigenous workers, valuing their contribution to the organization and operation of the camps, and urged to promote a national mobilization that makes visible the role of women in public infrastructure.

Rigid pavement benefits

The incorporation of rigid pavement is a modality that will allow greater durability against heavy traffic and extreme climatic conditions. It will also reduce maintenance costs and improve road safety. In addition, it will promote the use of national supplies and generate direct and indirect employment in the region.

This initiative complies with the provisions of Law No. 5841/17, which promotes the use of rigid pavement in the road infrastructure of the country, regulated in May 2024 by decree 1,683/24 signed by President Santiago Peña.

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