Odebrecht Engineering & Construction and its partners in the Nova Ponte Consortium—also comprising Carioca Christiani-Nielsen Engenharia and Goetze Lobato Engenharia (GEL)—delivered the Guaratuba Bridge on May 1. Located on the coast of Paraná, the project was carried out under the responsibility of the Paraná State Department of Highways (DER-PR) and the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Logistics (SEIL).

The project stands as one of the most significant recent challenges in bridge engineering in Brazil. It was completed in record time: 1 year, 11 months, and 29 days. “With a focus on predictability and technical rigor, the delivery of this project reinforces Odebrecht’s capability to execute highly complex infrastructure within challenging deadlines,” highlights Luciano Pizzatto, Contract Director.

With a total length of 1,244 meters, the Guaratuba Bridge was designed to transform logistics along the Paraná coast. Its modern structure includes four traffic lanes, safety shoulders, rigid barriers, and a bidirectional bicycle lane. The engineering solution combines segments built using the balanced cantilever method with a central cable-stayed span, enabling the crossing of large distances over the bay while reducing interference with the seabed, in compliance with environmental licensing requirements. The structure features a 160-meter span and a navigation channel 17 meters high and 90 meters wide. In total, 64 piles with an average length of 40 meters were installed, 30 of which are submerged. The total length of the roadway complex reaches 1,826 meters, including 951 meters of access roads on the Guaratuba side and 875 meters on the Matinhos side. The project also includes local roads and a connection to Cabaraquara Road in Matinhos.

Execution required advanced technical solutions, especially for the installation of deep foundations offshore. High-capacity equipment and continuous monitoring systems were used to ensure precision and safety throughout all stages.

Logistics involved the use of barges and large cranes for the transportation and assembly of precast segments, supported by integrated planning of work fronts and the adoption of protocols aimed at protecting the local ecosystem.

“The importance of this delivery goes far beyond concrete, representing the end of a long wait for the replacement of the ferry-boat system and ensuring savings of up to 40 minutes on the route between Matinhos and Guaratuba. This new logistics corridor is also expected to boost regional tourism, facilitate access to services, and improve the flow of local production.”

Throughout construction, the project employed more than 1,000 direct workers at its peak, contributing to technical training and the region’s economic development. “Witnessing the dedication of the professionals directly involved in the project is the materialization of our culture. The Guaratuba Bridge was a true school, where we applied our knowledge to train and specialize local talent, proving that the human factor remains the driving force behind the major transformations Odebrecht delivers to society,” concludes Luciano Pizzatto.