The Regional Government Council approved, through Resolution no. 563/2026, the expropriation of four plots of land (nos. 11, 12, 13, and 14) essential for the execution of the project VR1 - Via Rapida Ribeira Brava/Machico. Redesign of the Santo Antonio Junction and Accesses - 2nd Phase.
The operation, which aims to continue the project declared of public utility in 2024, involves a global investment of 409,231.02 euros. The owner of the expropriated plots is Basilio Abreu de Sousa.
The Regional Secretary of Finance has been mandated to represent the Autonomous Region of Madeira in the amicable expropriation deed, with the expenditure being covered by the regional budget, under Project 50153.
The Regional Government has formalized the expropriation of a plot of land to allow the progress of canalization works on the Ribeira da Palmeira.
The property located on Rua das Hortas, in Funchal, will continue to house the Regional Directorate of Sports services for another year.
The project to redesign the Cortado Junction has a total budget of 1,266,500.00 euros, distributed over the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years.