How much does the extension of São Paulo Metro Line 2 extension cost?
The São Paulo Metro Line 2-Green extension takes the line north-east from Vila Prudente through Penha towards Dutra and Guarulhos, planned as 13.8 km of new track in total. Revista O Empreiteiro reports total civil-works investment of R$ 7.8 billion for the first phase from Vila Prudente to Penha (8.3 km, eight stations), with commercial operation planned for December 2028 and a R$ 2.4 billion BNDES financing for phase 1. Exame reports in January 2026 that the first phase was over 55% complete and that R$ 2.59 billion was allocated to metro expansion in 2026; the Penha to Dutra phase has no separate cost in the sources opened.
Published project estimate
BRL 7.8 billion
Approximately $1.4 billion
Cost basis: 2025
Cost evidence
Basis of the published figure
Project metrics
Key dimensions
- Total lengthRevista O Empreiteiro
- 8,300 m
Project record
Planned completion
Revista O Empreiteiro1 December 2028