Bioceanic Road Corridor moving forward through Paraguay
The project respects the region’s cultural and human environment
The construction of the Bioceanic Road Corridor in Paraguay is progressing, with a major emphasis on sustainability, particularly in Section 3 of Route PY15. This key highway project, which will connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is a significant part of Paraguay’s plan to become a logistical hub for the Central Chaco region.
A major feature of the project is the inclusion of wildlife crossings to protect animals and prevent habitat fragmentation. Thirteen of these crossings have already been built in Section 1, and 13 more are planned for the currently under-construction Section 3. The project also includes reforestation plans, and the Ministry of Public Works and Communications is conducting workshops with indigenous communities and local authorities to ensure the project respects the region’s cultural and human environment.
The 224-km road project in the Paraguayan Chaco, divided into four sections, seeks to connect both oceans through environmentally responsible infrastructure. Wildlife crossings are highlighted, structures that allow safe animal crossings and prevent habitat fragmentation. Thirteen have already been built in Section 1, 15 for large mammals are planned for Section 2, and another 13 are planned for Section 3. In addition, reforestation measures are being implemented: lots 1 and 2 will provide more than 14,000 seedlings, lot 3 will provide 635 trees, and lot 4 is adjusting its proposal.
The Ministry of Public Works is holding participatory workshops with indigenous communities and local authorities, promoting land use planning, and training workers in environmental and archaeological protection. Together with the Ministry of the Environment, work is being done to regularize camps, borrow pits, and artesian wells to ensure that the project respects the cultural and natural environment of the Chaco.
