📋 Tender Overview
The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) continues to carry out work related to the project to expand and improve route PY01, from Cuatro Mojones to Quiindy (108 km). These tasks are part of the transitional operation phase of the contract developed under the Public-Private Alliance (PPP) modality. Through this initiative, the Government of Paraguay is promoting a structural transformation of this important road corridor, strengthening connectivity and promoting economic growth for the benefit of more than 2.6 million people in the Central, Paraguari, Misiones and Itapua departments. This stage of the project seeks to guarantee adequate circulation conditions in the existing infrastructure, while progress is made in preparing future road expansion and duplication works. Work in progress Currently, patching work is being carried out on half the road to ensure circulation, mainly in the vicinity of the city of Paraguari. Likewise, vegetation cutting and pruning tasks are carried out in the domain strip, with three work fronts distributed along the section. The intervened areas are duly marked with cones, signs and flaggers who coordinate the work, in order to organize traffic and protect the safety of users. In addition, this phase includes the sealing of fissures and cracks, the cleaning of the road and shoulders, the maintenance of drainage works, horizontal and vertical signage, the installation of vehicle containment systems and the attention of incidents within the section, among other conservation tasks. Project Scope The plan includes the rehabilitation of the pavement through milling and reconstruction of asphalt layers, the improvement of more than 20 intersections, the installation of at least 17 traffic lights and the construction of 35 bus stops. Likewise, it includes the intervention and reconstruction of bridges and drainage systems, in addition to the construction of four uneven links in Ytororo, Ypane-Villeta, Guarambare and Ita. Regarding duplication, the construction of new roads, interchanges, pedestrian walkways and road variants in Yaguaron and Roque Gonzalez is planned, in addition to the reconstruction of at least seven bridges. The execution of the works is in charge of the Rutas del Mercosur consortium, made up of ALYA Constructora S.A., SEMISA Infraestructura S.A., Tecnoedil S.A. Constructora y Construpar S.A. The planned investment reaches USD 413 million, to which is added the cost of operation and maintenance during the 30 years of the contract. Date: March 13, 2026
