One of Puerto Vallarta’s most anticipated infrastructure projects is finally underway—the Las Juntas interchange, set to ease traffic congestion at the city’s northern entrance near the Nayarit border. Construction crews have begun assembling the 14 pillars that will support the overpass, with materials such as rods and beams already arriving on-site.
Located near Maxiletter Park, this key intersection connects Francisco Medina Ascencio Boulevard with the old road to Ixtapa, now the Mascota highway. Workers from the Jalisco State Secretariat of Infrastructure and Public Works have started assembling the structure, marking the beginning of a long-awaited transformation.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro announced the project’s launch on social media, calling it one of the most significant mobility improvements for Puerto Vallarta.
“I’m pleased to share that, as promised, we are beginning work on one of the largest transportation projects in #PuertoVallarta: the Las Juntas interchange. This two-lane vehicular bridge from Puerto Vallarta to Bahía de Banderas will improve connectivity between State Highway 544 and Federal Highway 200, strengthening ties between #Jalisco and #Nayarit like never before,” he stated.
The interchange is designed to alleviate the heavy congestion that affects residents and tourists, with up to 116,000 vehicles passing through daily. According to Lemus Navarro, the State Secretariat of Infrastructure and Public Works (SIOP) is now preparing to drill and lay the foundations for the 14 supporting pillars, with completion expected by early 2026.
Beyond the bridge itself, the project includes a full urban renewal plan. This will feature improved return routes for Federal Highway 200, new sidewalks, lighting, traffic signage, and landscaping with native trees and vegetation to complement Puerto Vallarta’s climate.