A landslide at the beginning of the bridge on Vidal Flavio Dias street number 635 left a section completely closed in the Belchior Baixo area, in Gaspar, on the border with Blumenau.

Part of the bridge falls into the river and the road in Gaspar is completely closed – Photo: Disclosure/Reproduction/ND

According to Gaspar City Hall, the Traffic Authority is already marking the area to guide drivers on the road.

Technical teams from Civil Defense and the Department of Works say there is a risk of damage to the bridge’s structure and therefore jeopardizing the safety of those traveling in the area.

Part of the bridge falls into the river and the road in Gaspar is completely closed – Disclosure/Reproduction/ND

Part of the bridge falls into the river and the road in Gaspar is completely closed – Disclosure/Reproduction/ND

According to the mayor’s office, the road is not expected to reopen, and the BR-470 serves as an alternative route for drivers.

Landslides in the area also affected water pipes.

The landslide also affected the region’s water pipes, Samae de Gaspar said. The damage could cause supply problems in the region in the coming hours.

The municipality asks residents to be understanding and demands that the community use water wisely.