Claudio Verequete, a local resident, expressed frustration over losing his income from açaí berry harvesting due to deforestation. With logs piled high along the cleared land, he fears that further development will threaten the remaining forest and wildlife. The highway separates two chunks of protected forest, disrupting local ecosystems. Experts warn this fragmentation could limit wildlife mobility and cause further environmental damage.

While state officials claim the highway will include wildlife crossings and contribute to urban development, many community members feel excluded from the benefits of this project. The federal government has invested heavily in the summit's infrastructure, representing both hope for local economic improvement and growing concern over environmental degradation.