Excess of rain damages asphalt and mobilizes teams on BR-376 and BR-373 in PG

The recovery of the asphalt in Ponta Grossa continues this Friday (16) in sections of the BR-376 and BR-373. The operation of the Motiva Paraná was intensified after the high volume of rains recorded in the last weeks and involves, throughout the concession area, 78 workers distributed on six fronts of service.

In Ponta Grossa, the works are concentrated in two important road corridors. On BR-376, the teams operate between kilometers 489 and 482, in the north direction. On BR-373, maintenance takes place between kilometers 171 and 183, in both directions of the highway.

Drivers travelling through the premises must be aware of the presence of workers, machinery and any changes in traffic during the execution of services.

More than 100 tons of asphalt applied

According to the reason Paraná, more than 100 tons of asphalt mass have been applied since the beginning of the week in the different points served by the special operation.

The manager of Engineering and Construction of the concessionaire, Alex Sandro Rigo, says that the actions combine maintenance of the pavement and monitoring of the conditions of the highways.

“In our actions, we combine road safety, road monitoring to prevent impacts and attention to points that require priority attention,” he emphasizes.

Other sections are maintained this Friday

In addition to Ponta Grossa, the programming includes different regions of the Paraná.

On BR-376, the works take place between Mauá da Serra and Ortigueira, from km 300 to km 350, and between Ortigueira and Imbaú, between kilometers 350 and 400, in both directions. There will also be services between Mandaguari and Apucarana, from km 203 to km 230.

In BR-369, the teams operate between Arapongas and Apucarana, between kilometers 182 and 200, in both directions.

On the PR-323, services are planned between Sertaneja and Sertanópolis, from km 0 to km 35.

Rain in Ponta Grossa was well above average

The intensification of services occurs after a period of rainfall above the historical average in Paraná.

Data from the Paraná Technology and Environmental Monitoring System (Simepar) indicate that Ponta Grossa recorded 341.4 millimeters of rainfall in September 2026, volume approximately 175% higher than the historical average for the month.

The scenario remained in October. In the first 12 days of the month alone, the municipality had already accumulated 189.2 millimeters, exceeding the historical average of October, which is 167.1 millimeters.

Other cities also recorded high volumes. In September, Londrina totaled 255.6 millimeters and Apucarana reached 272.4 millimeters. In Telêmaco Borba, the first 12 days of October recorded a cumulative of 214.4 millimeters.

According to the dealership, the excess rain accelerates the deterioration of the pavement, especially on highways that receive intense flow of trucks and other heavy vehicles.

Monitoring of highways

The reason Paraná states that it performs constant inspections on the mesh granted to identify the points that need priority intervention.

The evaluations serve to direct maintenance teams and reduce impacts to users, in addition to preserving the conditions of safety and circulation.

The dealership also directs drivers to reduce speed when approaching sections with works or operational services and, whenever possible and safe, change lanes to extend the distance of professionals working on the roadside.

Information and service requests can be made by phone 0800 376 0000, available 24 hours a day and also by WhatsApp.