The company Elovias SA, in which OHLA has a 33,3% stake, assumed the collection of tolls at the three plazas located along the concessioned section starting this November.
Key Logistics Hub for 30 Years
The concession contract, granted by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) and the Federal Government of Brazil, will extend for a period of 30 years in the Making and covers a total of 218,9 kilometersThe layout is crucial for the flow of vehicles, with a daily average of 45.000 units traveling along the road.
The section includes the BR-040 highway, which connects the city of Juiz de Fora (state of Minas Gerais) with the important Trevo das Missões interchange in Rio de Janeiro, in addition to the BR-495 section that links Itaipava with the BR-040.
This route is consolidating itself as one of Brazil's most strategic logistics axes, fundamental not only for the merchandise transports but also to revitalize the between two of the country's most economically and demographically active regions. Additionally, the concession includes a key urban section in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Promotion of the Concession Division
The start of operations on the BR-040/495 highway is part of the Strategic Plan presented by OHLA last May, which emphasizes a strong push for its Concession Division as a growth driver for the coming years.
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