# Tijuana bridge safety actions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tijuana-bridge-safety-actions > Updated: 2026-08-03T01:21:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In July 2026 the Tijuana municipal government began evaluating the demolition of a 20‑year‑old pedestrian bridge at the entrance to the Playas district. The structure, built under a concession that expired in 2016, had deteriorated with rusted supports, missing lighting and hanging cables, prompting officials to consider penalties for the former concessionaire and to await legal clearance before any removal. A week later, in early August, the city announced a temporary closure of the historic Chaparral Bridge on Avenida Revolución for a week‑long safety upgrade. Workers will install new signage, replace the expansion joint, reinforce the deck with a slab‑union system and pour a high‑strength concrete base. The mayor and urban works director urged commuters to use alternate routes while the work proceeds, underscoring the municipality’s broader effort to improve bridge safety and mobility. Together, the two actions illustrate Tijuana’s ongoing focus on assessing, repairing, or removing aging bridge infrastructure to protect public safety. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Tijuana temporarily closes Chaparral Bridge for safety upgrades Tijuana will close the Chaparral Bridge from 3–10 August for structural upgrades, installing new signage, a joint system and a high‑strength concrete base; officials ask drivers to plan ahead. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tijuana-temporarily-closes-chaparral-bridge-for-safety-upgrades ### 2026-07-17: Tijuana to demolish aging pedestrian bridge over Paseo de Playas Tijuana plans to tear down a neglected 20‑year‑old pedestrian bridge after its concession expired, citing safety hazards and pending legal action against the former operator. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tijuana-to-demolish-aging-pedestrian-bridge-over-paseo-de-playas --- Cite as: Tijuana bridge safety actions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tijuana-bridge-safety-actions