Overview

• Tolling began Saturday at pórticos in Caeté (km 411,850) and João Monlevade (km 345,270) using barrier-free cameras and sensors, making BR-381 the first federal concession with 100% electronic tolling.
• Published tariffs set car rates at R$15.50 in Caeté and R$12.90 in João Monlevade, with heavy trucks reaching up to R$124.
• Motorcycles, ambulances, official vehicles and diplomatic fleets are exempt under the contract.
• Payment options include an app plus 25 self-service totens along the route that accept card and Pix, according to Nova 381’s operations manager.
• Since assuming the concession in February, Nova 381 reports R$319.7 million invested toward a R$9.3 billion program on the Belo Horizonte–Governador Valadares corridor, as lawmakers discuss responses to toll evasion consistent with ANTT rules.