Dnit began technical studies for planning the work in the municipality. The municipality of Rodrigues Alves, located about 11 kilometers from Cruzeiro do Sul, in the interior of Acre, took the first step towards an old demand of the population. The National Department of Transport Infrastructure (DNIT) began technical studies to develop the bridge project that should connect the city to the rest of the state through a fixed crossing over the Juruá River. The engineering teams and the company hired to develop the project are already in the field and are carrying out topographic surveys and technical tests that will define the characteristics of the future structure. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp According to DNIT, this stage must be completed within six months. The forecast is that, after the project is completed, the work will be put out to tender. ?The connection between Rodrigues Alves and Cruzeiro do Sul is made by ferries. Despite the short distance between the municipalities, residents depend daily on crossing the Juruá River to work, study, seek health care and access other services. During rainy periods, the mud accumulated on the access ramps makes boarding difficult and increases the risk of accidents. According to DNIT's Director of Road Infrastructure, João Nicácio, the bridge model will still be defined throughout the technical studies. "Its shape has not yet been decided. It is being discussed whether it will be a successive cantilever or cable-stayed. It could be larger than the bridge that already exists in Cruzeiro do Sul", he stated. DNIT teams began technical studies to prepare the project for the bridge between Rodrigues Alves and Cruzeiro do Sul Reproduction/Rede Amazônica Successive balance is a method used in the construction of long-span bridges, while cable-stayed bridges have the structure supported by steel cables connected to towers. Also according to the director, the choice will take into account the conditions of the section, the number of pillars needed and the costs of the work. "The format will be chosen based on site conditions, the number of pillars required and also costs, seeking the best technical and economic solution", he added. READ MORE: Car falls into the Juruá River while descending the ramp that gives access to the ferry in Cruzeiro do Sul Passengers complain about mud on the access ramp to the ferry that connects Cruzeiro do Sul to Rodrigues Alves Ferry crossing between cities in Acre closed due to erosion is resumed after works For those who use the crossing daily, the construction of the bridge represents the possibility of putting an end to a problem that has been faced for some time. Truck driver, Francisco Nascimento says that difficulties are part of the routine. "I've suffered too much here. Every now and then there are problems getting up and down and, when it rains, accidents happen. There have been cars crashing on the way up and down several times," he reported. Public servant Miller Silva believes that the work will facilitate the movement of residents who depend on the crossing to work or access basic services. "If this bridge actually comes to an end, it will improve a lot for those who live here, for those who work and for those who depend on crossing to go to the market or go to the doctor," he said. DNIT teams have started technical studies to prepare the project for the bridge between Rodrigues Alves and Cruzeiro do Sul Reproduction/Rede Amazônica History of disturbances The crossing between Rodrigues Alves and Cruzeiro do Sul has been accumulating problems for years and has already been the subject of several reports on g1. In January 2023, a car fell into the Juruá River while going down the ferry access ramp. The driver was not injured, but the accident reinforced complaints about the conditions of the place. During the rainy season, the mud on the boarding ramps tends to make it difficult for vehicles to pass and increase the risk of accidents when going down from the port in Cruzeiro do Sul Reproduction/Rede Amazônica Acre Residents also complain about the delay in crossing and the difficulties faced by those who need to travel between them every day. the two municipalities. In May of this year, the port of Rodrigues Alves was closed after a process of erosion on the banks of the Juruá River compromised the stability of the land. During the closure, residents had to use the AC-407 to travel to Cruzeiro do Sul. The ferry crossing was resumed two days ahead of schedule, after emergency works carried out by Deracre: g1.