New Bridge in Maranhão Begins Construction — Will Have an Investment of 170 Million, 630 Meters Long, 19 Meters Wide, and a Clear Span of 154 Meters

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho Published on 12/03/2025 at 15:20 Updated on 12/03/2025 at 15:32

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Infrastructure Works Are Essential For Development And Integration Of Regions. In Maranhão, A New Bridge Begins To Be Constructed After The Collapse Of The Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge Last Year

The National Department of Transport Infrastructure (DNIT) has initiated the emergency construction of a new bridge over the Tocantins River, on BR-226, between Maranhão and Tocantins. The project connects the municipalities of Aguiarnópolis (TO) and Estreito (MA) and has an estimated completion time of one year.

Investment And Characteristics Of The New Bridge

The new structure, named Estreito Bridge, will receive an investment of R$ 171.9 million from the Federal Government.

It will have a length of 630 meters, a width of nineteen meters, and a clear span of 154 meters.

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Progress Of The Work

The initial phase is already underway, with the mechanized removal of the debris from the old Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira bridge.

The teams have begun mechanized excavations for the implementation of the foundations of the supports on the Estreito municipality side.

Work is also ongoing for the installation of the construction site and the mobilization of equipment and personnel.

The foundation footings will be concreted on-site, and then the pillars will be erected. With these stages in progress, DNIT is following the established schedule, with a forecast for the delivery of the new bridge by the end of the year.

The Collapse Of The Old Bridge

The Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Bridge collapsed on December 22, 2024, causing a tragedy.

The structure, with a length of 533 meters, gave way around 2:50 PM, resulting in the fall of several vehicles, including trucks, cars, and motorcycles, into the Tocantins River.

Inaugurated in 1961, the bridge was an essential route connecting Maranhão and Tocantins, integrating BR-226 and BR-230 highways.

Prior to the collapse, reports indicated signs of wear in the structure, and there were plans for its renovation that were not realized in time.

With information from Agência Brasil.

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New Bridge in Maranhão Begins Construction — Will Have an Investment of 170 Million, 630 Meters Long, 19 Meters Wide, and a Clear Span of 154 Meters

Infrastructure Works Are Essential For Development And Integration Of Regions. In Maranhão, A New Bridge Begins To Be Constructed After The Collapse Of The Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge Last Year

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They planted a sea of eucalyptus to produce cellulose, but the monoculture turned into a green desert, dried up springs and rivers, and pushed families out of regions in Minas Gerais and Bahia.

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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