After six months of work, the Government of São Paulo, through the Litoral Paulista Lot concession, has completed the renovation of the Itapanhaú River Bridge, one of the most anticipated road interventions in the Baixada Santista region. Located at km 225 of SP-055 – Dr. Manuel Hipólito Rego Highway, in Bertioga, the bridge received R$ 5.8 million in investments, marking a milestone for mobility and logistics development along the São Paulo coast.
More than four decades after its original construction, the bridge had shown signs of wear and underwent modernization to ensure safety and better traffic conditions. The works included foundation pile recovery using high-strength concrete, underwater cleaning with high-pressure water jets, span revitalization, and structural repairs to increase the bridge’s durability.
A team of divers and specialized equipment worked on the submerged pillars, while the upper section underwent complete maintenance, including crack treatment and structural reinforcement. During construction, traffic operated under a stop-and-go system (PARE/SIGA), with enhanced signage and flagmen to ensure flow and safety.
Investments
The modernization of the Itapanhaú Bridge is part of a broader set of interventions along highways in the Alto Tietê, Baixada Santista, and Vale do Ribeira regions — all within the 212 km covered by the Litoral Lot concession. Since Concessionária Novo Litoral (CNL) took over operations in November 2024, more than R$ 282 million have already been invested in improvements.
In this initial phase, interventions focus on works and services that raise safety, quality, and efficiency standards for drivers and pedestrians, serving as prerequisites for the start of operations of the electronic tolling gantries.
Among the improvements are pavement rehabilitation, enhanced vertical and horizontal signage, installation of new lighting along several urban stretches, and drainage and containment works. The program also includes eight new User Service (SAU) bases and 30 response vehicles for emergency support, further increasing safety for road users.
Siga Fácil
Siga Fácil is the São Paulo state government’s electronic toll system, which replaces traditional toll plazas with intelligent gantries that identify vehicles by license plate or tag, making the process faster, more efficient, and fairer. With Siga Fácil, drivers pay only for the distance traveled. Supervised by the São Paulo State Transport Agency (Artesp), the system eliminates queues and reduces accidents.
The system will be gradually implemented in the state’s most recent concession projects, such as Novo Litoral Paulista, Nova Raposo, and Rota Sorocabana, as well as in existing contracts. The website sigafacil.sp.gov.br provides a map of gantries, payment options, and customer service channels.