Perna Leste Highway Transforms Mobility and Strengthens Economy in Northeast Pará
With 45 km of asphalt and signage, the road connects Acará and Bujaru to the Alça Viária, reducing distances and speeding up the flow of regional production
The Perna Leste Highway has established itself as a strategic axis for development and mobility in northeast Pará. With 45 kilometers of paving and complete signage, the road directly connects the municipalities of Acará and Bujaru to the Alça Viária Complex (PA-483), contributing to faster, safer, and more efficient traffic for both residents and cargo transport.
Since its inauguration a little over a year ago, the highway represents a milestone in state infrastructure by eliminating the need for ferry crossings and shortening the route to Belém. The road directly serves a region marked by agricultural and agro-industrial production, allowing producers, workers, and entrepreneurs easier access to major consumer markets.
“The Perna Leste connects agribusiness, mining, and small producers to ports and consumer markets with safety, lower costs, and improved quality of life. We are already seeing reductions in travel time and freight costs. This is development that reaches people and improves the lives of those who live and work here,” highlighted the Secretary of Infrastructure and Logistics, Adler Silveira.
The project benefited not only Acará and Bujaru but also municipalities like Concórdia do Pará and Tomé-Açu. In addition to boosting the local economy, it strengthened integration between the Tocantins and Rio Capim Integration regions, promoting social inclusion and opportunities.
For those traveling on the road, the improvement is felt in daily life. Businessman Lucas Monteiro often uses the road on weekends with his family. “I pass by there almost every weekend. The road has been a great help to our routine. After it was inaugurated, it became much easier to get to Bujaru without having to go through Santa Izabel. We gained in time and safety,” he reported.
Retiree Salatiel Soares, a resident of Acará, remembers the difficulties of the past and celebrates the change. “It was a lot of suffering, mud, dust, trucks getting stuck. Now, it has improved a lot. It’s easier to go out, sell, buy, and visit family. This helps everyone, helps the city grow,” he stated.
Driver Raimundo Carneiro, who transports fruits and vegetables to the capital, highlights the gains in his work. “Today I arrive much faster in Belém. The time it took me almost doubled. This means more deliveries, less expense, and less stress,” he concluded.
More than just a road, the Perna Leste symbolizes advancement and progress for the interior of Pará. Its modern structure strengthens the economy, drives regional development, and offers more dignity to thousands of Pará residents.
