Paraguay's PY08 highway maintenance advances after years of complaints

Years of complaints about the deteriorating condition of Paraguay's PY08 highway have finally prompted action. The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced that maintenance work is progressing on the stretch between the Cruce 6000 roundabout and Azotey.

This intervention seeks to enhance travel conditions and safety on a road that drivers and local residents have long deemed dangerous. The project is now accelerating with the activation of an asphalt plant and intensified on-site tasks. Workers are currently milling and conditioning the main road from kilometer 352 towards Cruce 6000, preparing the base for a new pavement layer.

Simultaneously, crews are clearing the right-of-way and maintaining ditches along the affected section. These drainage efforts are crucial for managing rainwater, protecting the road structure, and ensuring the longevity of the ongoing construction. The 151-kilometer improvement project is expected to directly benefit thousands of families and producers in the San Pedro and Concepción departments.

By optimizing this corridor, the MOPC anticipates facilitating the transport of local production to national markets at lower logistical costs, thereby boosting commerce and access to essential services. The project, managed by TOCSA S.A. with an investment of G. 99.176.795.437, is under permanent supervision by state technicians to ensure strict adherence to technical and environmental specifications. The stipulated execution period is 24 months, during which safety and signage measures will be consistently maintained and reinforced.