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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 has authorized the amendment of the program contract with IHM for the expansion of the housing stock, with a total investment of 125.25 million euros.
IHM - Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira has extended the deadline for submitting proposals for land allocation in Imaculado Coracao de Maria.
The Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructure has authorized the creation of a 300 euro petty cash fund for the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory.