Ponte Morandi facts for kids

The Ponte Morandi (which means Morandi Bridge in English) was a very important bridge in Genoa, Italy. It was also known as the Polcevera viaduct. This bridge was part of the A10 motorway and helped connect Italy to France.

Building the Bridge

The Ponte Morandi was built between 1963 and 1967. It was officially opened on September 4, 1967. For many years, it was a key part of the road network in Genoa.

The Bridge Collapse

On August 14, 2018, a large section of the Ponte Morandi suddenly collapsed. This was a very sad event. Forty-three people lost their lives.

People who saw it happen said that the bridge was hit by lightning right before it fell. When the bridge collapsed, between 30 and 35 cars and three trucks fell from it.

Images for kids

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  The Ponte Morandi after the collapse. The part shown in red fell down.

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  President Giuseppe Saragat at the opening of the bridge on September 4, 1967.

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  A view of the bridge after it collapsed in August 2018.

See also

In Spanish: Puente Morandi para niños