Brazil Sets 13 Road Tenders Through 2026 as ANTT Clears Régis Bittencourt Auction

Overview

• Regulator ANTT approved the bidding terms for the 402 km Régis Bittencourt corridor between São Paulo and Curitiba, with an auction slated for July, R$7.2 billion in works, and an eight‑year term extension.
• The Transport Ministry outlined 13 highway competitions through 2026 that total R$149 billion, splitting the year between seven new contracts and six contract optimizations, and it is preparing 21 more projects for after 2026.
• Officials said the Rota Litoral Sul renegotiation is unlikely to proceed, while the Rota do Aço will return to the portfolio after its contract was canceled and is being restructured by Infra S.A.
• São Paulo signaled a shift to contract addenda with current operators, targeting roughly R$4–5 billion in extra works per deal and studying a third lane on the Imigrantes highway that could cost R$7–8 billion.
• Many legacy toll roads are being rebalanced through the TCU’s SecexConsenso process to avoid court fights and restart investments, a move that can speed upgrades, widen roads where traffic requires it, and improve upkeep for drivers.