Amado Nervo Bridge opens to connect Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas

The Amado Nervo Bridge, formerly known as the Federación Bridge, has officially opened to traffic, establishing a new connection between Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit. The two-kilometer structure features six lanes and a bicycle path, designed to alleviate congestion on the existing Ameca Bridge and Federal Highway 200.

Authorities report that the project will benefit approximately 480,000 residents and tourists by reducing travel times by up to 40 minutes. The bridge itself represented an investment of 963 million pesos. This project is part of a broader infrastructure plan involving federal, state, and municipal coordination, with the Government of Jalisco reporting a total investment exceeding 2 billion pesos in regional mobility works. These additional funds focus on connectivity with the new Terminal 2 of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport and complementary roadworks.

The construction was completed four months ahead of schedule and generated 2,790 jobs during its execution. The bridge is named in honor of the poet Amado Nervo, who was originally from Tepic, Nayarit.