Chinese Giants To Build Salvador-Itaparica Bridge, The Largest In Latin America, In A R$ 11 Billion Project

Written by Sara Aquino

Published on 02/09/2025 at 10:00

Com 12,4 km de extensão, a Ponte Salvador-Itaparica será a maior ponte da América Latina. Obra de R$ 11 bilhões terá início em 2026 e promete transformar a Bahia. Imagem: Divulgação

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With 12.4 km in Length, the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge Will Be the Largest Bridge in Latin America. The Project, Estimated at R$ 11 Billion, Will Start in 2026 and Promises to Transform Bahia.

Bahia is preparing to receive the construction of the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge, a megaproject in infrastructure that promises to transform mobility in the state and enter history as the largest bridge in Latin America.

The project, budgeted at R$ 11 billion, will be executed by a consortium of Chinese giants and will start in June 2026, following the completion of the executive project.

Billion-Dollar Investment and Impact for Bahia

The undertaking, considered the largest in Bahia’s history, represents not only a physical connection between Salvador and the Island of Itaparica but also a landmark of regional integration.

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The Largest Bridge in Latin America

With 12.4 kilometers in length, the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge will surpass all other constructions already made on the continent. The project is divided into three parts:

Access Section in Itaparica: 4.6 km
Access Section in Salvador: 6.9 km
Suspension Section: 900 meters, with a height of 85 meters, equivalent to a 28-story building, allowing the passage of large vessels such as transatlantic ships and platforms.

The grandeur places the structure in the ranking of the largest in the world, alongside the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal, which measures 12.3 km, and just behind the Incheon Bridge in South Korea, measuring 21.3 km.

Chinese Companies Lead the Construction

The consortium responsible for the project is formed by the companies China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), internationally recognized for major infrastructure projects.

These companies won the bid in December 2019 and signed a contract with the government of Bahia in 2020.

The start of construction is scheduled for June 2026, shortly after the assembly of a temporary platform planned for 2025.

Comparison with Other Major Projects in Brazil

While Bahia prepares for the largest bridge in Latin America, São Paulo advances in another impactful project: the Santos-Guarujá Immersed Tunnel, the first of its kind in Brazil.

This structure promises to drastically reduce travel time between the two municipalities, going from up to 1 hour by road or 18 minutes by ferry to just 5 minutes of crossing.

The comparison shows how Brazil is beginning to invest in mobility solutions inspired by international models, capable of changing the routine of millions of people.

Development and Expectations for the Future

The Salvador-Itaparica Bridge represents more than an engineering project: it is a promise of social and economic transformation.

By bringing the capital closer to the Island of Itaparica and improving integration with the interior of Bahia, the bridge is expected to boost tourism, increase job creation, and facilitate access to essential services.

Thus, the state of Bahia positions itself on the map of major global infrastructure projects, paving the way for new opportunities for regional development.

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Chinese Giants To Build Salvador-Itaparica Bridge, The Largest In Latin America, In A R$ 11 Billion Project

With 12.4 km in Length, the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge Will Be the Largest Bridge in Latin America. The Project, Estimated at R$ 11 Billion, Will Start in 2026 and Promises to Transform Bahia.

Billion-Dollar Investment and Impact for Bahia

The Largest Bridge in Latin America

Chinese Companies Lead the Construction

Comparison with Other Major Projects in Brazil

Development and Expectations for the Future

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Chinese Giants To Build Salvador-Itaparica Bridge, The Largest In Latin America, In A R$ 11 Billion Project

With 12.4 km in Length, the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge Will Be the Largest Bridge in Latin America. The Project, Estimated at R$ 11 Billion, Will Start in 2026 and Promises to Transform Bahia.

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The Largest Bridge in Latin America

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Comparison with Other Major Projects in Brazil

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Chinese woman planted trees for decades while sand buried part of her house, received $5,000 from an American in 1999, and helped transform the desert into a forest of 8 million trees in China.

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