An oil spill was confirmed on Thursday, October 26, at the construction site of the Ponte do Futuro, located in Cabedelo, near João Pessoa, Brazil. The environmental oversight authority, Sudema-PB, stated that the volume of oil has been reduced and the situation was promptly contained by a team dispatched to the scene, which implemented necessary control measures. However, the source of the oil leak has yet to be determined.

The media outlet Rede Paraíba attempted to reach the Department of Highways of Paraíba (DER-PB), which is responsible for the Ponte do Futuro project, but did not receive a response prior to the last update on this report. Meanwhile, Sudema-PB announced that their technicians continue to monitor the situation to assess potential environmental impacts and take appropriate actions.

Images provided by local residents to TV Cabo Branco depicted the oil slick extending across various parts of the construction site, raising concerns among community members about the environmental ramifications of the spill. The incident highlights the importance of rapid response measures in managing environmental hazards during significant infrastructure projects in the region.