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Maranhão Bridge Collapse Video
Aerial footage captures the collapse of a bridge in Maranhão, Brazil, as engineers prepare for a new structure.
In brief
Aerial footage captures the collapse of a bridge in Maranhão, Brazil, as engineers prepare for a new structure. A bridge over the Mosquito Strait in Maranhão was imploded on November 1, 2026, to build a new structure after safety checks confirmed the remaining bridge was secure. Originally reported by Estadão.
Bridge Implosion
Aerial footage shows the collapse of a bridge on Brazil's BR-135 in Maranhão.
Demolition Date
The bridge was imploded on November 1, 2026, to allow construction of a new bridge.
Safety Measures
Engineers used 20 seismographs to monitor vibrations during the implosion.
Impact Reduction
The collapse height was reduced from 13 to 7 meters with soil padding to minimize damage.
Next Steps
Traffic resumed after safety checks confirmed the remaining bridge was structurally sound.
The main idea
A bridge over the Mosquito Strait in Maranhão was imploded on November 1, 2026, to build a new structure after safety checks confirmed the remaining bridge was secure.
