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Bridge with 12.4 km in Length Will Begin to Raise Its Pillars. This R$ 9 Billion Project Aims to Connect Cities, Generating Over 7,000 Jobs and Benefiting 250 Municipalities in Bahia. In Addition to Improving Mobility, the Bridge Promises to Boost the Economy and Regional Tourism.
Since the 1960s, Bahia has Nurtured the Dream of Connecting Salvador to the Island of Itaparica Through a Bridge That Will Not Only Shorten Distances but Also Promote Economic and Social Development in the Region.
After Decades of Planning and Debates, This Monumental Project Is Beginning to Materialize, Promising to Transform Local Mobility and Economy.
Decisive Approval Boosts Project
On February 12, 2025, the Court of Auditors of the State of Bahia (TCE-BA) Unanimously Approved a Consensus Proposal Between the State Government and the Contractor Responsible for the Work.
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This Decision Allows for the Signing of a Contract Addendum Necessary for the Advancement of the Project.
The President of TCE-BA, Counselor Marcus Presidio, Highlighted the Viability of the Construction and Emphasized the Importance of Starting Work According to the Established Schedule.
Project Details and Investments
The Salvador-Itaparica Bridge Will Be the Largest Bridge over Water Surface in Latin America, with 12.4 km in Length.
The Project Calls for Two Lanes, Each with Two Traffic Lanes and a Shoulder, in Addition to a Stilt Section of 860 Meters.
The Estimated Investment Is R$ 10.4 Billion, Made Through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Chinese Groups CRCC and CCCC.
The Concession Will Last for 29 Years, Including Six Years Allocated for Construction.
Job Creation and Economic Impact of the Bridge
The Construction of the Bridge Is Expected to Generate Around 7,000 Direct and Indirect Jobs, with Most of the Positions Intended for Local Labor.
To This End, Actions for Professional Training Will Be Implemented in Partnership with the Secretary of Labor, Employment, Income and Sports (Setre), in Addition to Strengthening Small Businesses in the Area Affected by the Bridge.
The CEO of the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge Concessionaire, Cláudio Villas Boas, Presented This Data During a Meeting with the Secretary of Setre, Augusto Vasconcelos.
Recent Advances and Schedule
In March 2024, the Concessionaire Initiated Drilling by the Seaside, Using Platforms in the Municipality of Vera Cruz, as Part of the Project’s Survey Stage.
By February 2025, 75% of the Overall Survey Process Had Been Completed, Including the Finalization of the Shallow Water Stage in All Saints Bay.
The Installation of the Construction Site Is Scheduled for Early 2026, with Completion Estimated by 2029.
Benefits for the Region with the New Bridge
In Addition to Improving Mobility, the Bridge Promises to Boost Tourism and Attract Investments to the Region.
It Is Estimated That 10 Million People in About 250 Municipalities Will Benefit, Especially in the Regions of Recôncavo Sul, Baixo Sul, and the Metropolitan Region of Salvador.
The Project Should Also Decongest the Ferry System, Reducing Lines and Long Waits, Especially During Peak Periods.
Real Estate Appreciation and Local Expectations
The Prospect of Building the Bridge Is Already Causing Impacts in the Real Estate Market of the Island of Itaparica.
Real Estate Agents Report Appreciation of Up to 20% in Property Prices, Attributed to the Expectation of Greater Development and Easier Access to the Capital.
The Local Community Awaits Enthusiastically for the Economic and Social Opportunities That the New Infrastructure Will Bring.
Project History
The Idea of a Land Connection Between Salvador and the Island of Itaparica Dates Back to 1967. However, It Was Only in 2009, During the Government of Jaques Wagner, That the Project Gained Concrete Shape.
After the Bidding in 2019 and the Signing of the Contract in 2020, the Project Faced Various Challenges Until Reaching the Current Stage of Execution.
For Experts, the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge Represents a Significant Milestone for Infrastructure and Socioeconomic Development in Bahia.
With Robust Investments, Significant Job Creation, and the Promise of Transforming the Regional Dynamics, the Project Advances to Become a Reality That Will Benefit Millions of Bahians in the Coming Years.
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