Paraguay’s new Export Corridor has reached 100 kilometers of paved road

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The new Export Corridor connecting the towns of Natalio and Los Cedrales, between the departments of Itapúa and Alto Paraná in Paraguay, has now covered 104.3 kilometers of paved road, reaching 73% of one of the longest road works in the country’s Eastern Region.

In 3 work fronts and with a large number of workers, the project’s schedule is being met, which will benefit a high agricultural production area.

The project is expected to be completed in 2021 should there be no obstacles that could affect the work schedule, while the final details, such as signaling, side accesses and other details, should be ready during the first months of 2022.

The Export Corridor is one of the largest public works being executed in the Southeast part of the Eastern Region, covering the departments of Itapúa and Alto Paraná.

Its operation will greatly impact the economy by expediting the transfer of grain production to the main bulk ports located on the Paraná River.

The paving of this section is part of National Route PY07 and its construction is divided into 3 lots or work fronts.

Section 1, which runs from Natalio to Colonia 7 de Agosto, over 50 kilometers, is executed by Benito Roggio e Hijos S.A. with an investment of US$44 million.

Section 2, which runs from Colonia 7 de Agosto to the Ñacunday River, is 46.5 kilometers long and is being built by Ecomipa S.A. with a contract value of US$58 million.

Section 3, between the Ñacunday River and the district of Los Cedrales covers 46.7 kilometers and the company in charge, Ilsung Construction Co. Ltda., was awarded a contract for US$55 million.

Its funding comes from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Central Yachiyo Consortium is in charge of overseeing the project.