Bridge built by the community after the 2024 flood is destroyed for the second time due to heavy rain in RS

Bridge built after the 2024 flood is destroyed by the force of the rain in Feliz The bridge known as Ponte da FelizCidade, in Feliz, was once again destroyed by the force of the water. The structure, which connected the towns of Arroio Feliz and Picada Cará, had its two heads washed away by the current on Wednesday (22). The crossing was important for residents because it reduced the route to communities in the interior of the municipality. The city is about 80 km from Porto Alegre. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp In Rio Grande do Sul, at least 169 cities recorded damage due to the heavy rains that hit the state. Reports are of flooding, flooding, blocked roads, falling trees, roofing and damage to bridges and bridges. The history of the structure in Feliz is marked by successive losses caused by floods. In May 2024, a flood collapsed a bridge over the Caí River. Five months later, residents mobilized to build this temporary crossing, called Ponte da FelizCidade. The work was made possible with resources raised by the community itself, through raffles and spontaneous contributions. However, in January 2025, the current caused by rain washed away the FelizCidade Bridge for the first time. After new mobilization, the structure was rebuilt and handed over to the population again in March 2026. Now, it has been hit again. Ponte da Felizcidade when reopened in March 2026 and destroyed by heavy rains in July