Reconstruction work in progress on dolphin to protect pillar at Paraguay river bridge

The National Transport Infrastructure, through the Paraguayan Waterway Administration (AHIPAR / DNIT), continues to work on the reconstruction works of the dolphin protections surrounding one of the pillars of the bridge straddling the Paraguay River, located on BR-262 / MS. This week concrete is being poured into the structure. The dolphin was damaged by a convoy of barges that damaged its superstructure and partially damaged its foundations. The accident caused a rotation of the stakes, requiring them to be reinforced to reconstruction the dolphin.

The purpose of rebuilding the dolphin is to ensure that the bridge is used. The dolphins ensure that pillars are protected along the navigable span of the bridges against an impact from vessels. The contract for the work was signed in 2017, but due to climatic conditions (the river was at a high water level), it was necessary to wait to start services.

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