The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) in Paraguay has announced 53% progress for the Quiindy - San Juan Bautista section on National Route PY01. 

The works that were executed include: cleaning of the domain strip, superficial and deep potholes in roads and shoulders, cleaning of channels (culverts and bridges) and replacement of vertical signaling. Additionally, the deep patching, sealing of cracks and spreading of recycled base on the shoulders were carried out, as well as the maintenance of bridges (painting of concrete railings) and the construction of docks with shelters for pedestrians.

The project involves the rehabilitation and maintenance work of 85.4 km between the departments of Paraguarí and Misiones, which is done under the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Highways by Service Levels (CREMA) modality, meaning the rehabilitation followed by its maintenance for a period of 60 months. It is estimated that the project will directly benefit about 50,000 inhabitants in the areas of Quiindy, Caapucú, Villa Florida, San Miguel and San Juan Bautista.

The total investment of the project amounts to US$23.3 million. CONTEC consortium, comprising Concret Mix and Tecnoedil, is in charge of the rehabilitation works, under teh supervision of the Route 1 Crema Consortium, made up of CIA and INGENEG.