Brazil's giant bridge over the sea: the journey will be cut to 15 minutes
Brazil has begun construction of a 12.4‑kilometer giant bridge that will link Salvador and Itaparica Island. When the $2.2‑billion project is completed, travel time will drop from hours to just 15 minutes.
Brazil is bringing to life a massive bridge project that will radically transform travel between Salvador and Itaparica Island. When the 12.4-kilometre-long structure is completed, it will become the longest sea bridge entirely built over water in Latin America.
The project, launched with an investment of about 2.2 billion dollars, is slated for completion in 2031.
Hours-Long Journeys Will Be Cut to 15 Minutes
Today, travel between Salvador and Itaparica Island is mainly provided by ferries or long coastal roads that circle the gulf. Because of disruptions in ferry services and the length of existing routes, journeys can take hours.
With the new bridge entering service, travel between the two regions is expected to drop to about 15 minutes. After the project’s completion, the bridge is projected to be used by roughly 28,000 vehicles each day.
86-Metre Passage for Large Vessels
The bridge is being designed to ensure the continuity of maritime traffic in the region. With a passage area approximately 86 metres high, it is intended that cargo and passenger ships can easily pass beneath the bridge.
Two diamond-shaped towers rising above the gulf to a height of 256 metres will be the most striking parts of the structure. With its design, the bridge is expected to rank among the world's 25 largest cable‑stayed bridges.
Will Provide Jobs for Thousands of People
Thanks to the advanced technology used in the project, the aim is to limit the impact of construction work on maritime transport and fishing activities in the region.
The project, expected to create jobs for about 7,000 people, will do more than just ease transportation. With the bridge's completion, tourism on Itaparica Island is expected to revive, trade in the region to grow, and property values to rise.
The Salvador‑Itaparica Bridge, slated for completion in 2031, will create a significant shift in regional transport when it opens and will secure its place among Brazil's major infrastructure projects.
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