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The Regional Government has authorized expenditure of over 4.6 million euros for preliminary studies and environmental impact assessments on strategic road axes.
The Regional Government Council has approved, through Resolution no. 138/2026, the opening of a public procurement procedure for preliminary studies and environmental impact assessments for new road connections in Madeira. The total authorized investment amounts to 4,662,862.50 euros, plus VAT.
The project aims to address increased traffic on structural axes and enhance road safety, focusing on three main lots:
The planned interventions cover the VR1 Expressway (Quebradas-Canico section), the VE3 Expressway (western connections between Ribeira Brava and Calheta), and the creation of a bypass for the Encumeada Tunnel. The procedure will be carried out through an international public tender with publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The Regional Government of Madeira has modified and redistributed the budgetary burdens related to the public road transport service concession in Funchal.
The Regional Government of Madeira has updated the budgetary commitments for the construction of housing units in Porto Moniz and Ribeira Brava, ensuring the continuity of the works.
The Regional Government of Madeira has authorized an amendment to the program contract with the Municipality of São Vicente to adjust the schedule of post-storm works.