Brazil: Bridge over the Rio Negro in Manaus

The “Manaus – Iranduba“ bridge was opened on October 24 this year. It crosses the river Rio Negro in the middle of the Amazon region in Brazil.

Before the completion of this important bridge structure – between the big city of Manaus and the surrounding area – it took 40 minutes to cross the Rio Negro by ferry. Now, it is possible to pass the 3.6 km in a bit more than 5 minutes. A bridge that is not only favoring the people using public transports but also the entire industry of the Amazon region.

The construction of the bridge took 3 years and 10 months and was carried out by the Brazilian...

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