Buenos Aires Opens First Stage of Expanded Labruna Bridge, Reorganizes Núñez Traffic

The first phase of the expanded Labruna Bridge in the Núñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires has opened, significantly increasing its capacity by doubling the lanes in each direction. This major infrastructure upgrade, spearheaded by the city's Ministry of Mobility and Infrastructure through AUSA, involved constructing a new bridge parallel to the existing one, designated for traffic heading towards the river.

The expansion is expected to enhance connectivity between the burgeoning Innovation Park, the iconic River Plate stadium, the UBA University City, and the vital corridor formed by Lugones and Cantilo avenues. To accommodate the increased traffic flow and improve circulation, the city has implemented changes to the traffic patterns on two key avenues in the Núñez and Belgrano areas.

Udaondo Avenue will now operate as a one-way street towards Libertador Avenue, starting from the Lugones highway. Conversely, Campos Salles will serve as the exit route to Lugones from Libertador Avenue, featuring a new traffic light that allows for left turns towards the city center. These two avenues will function as a "couple," streamlining traffic and reducing conflicts at intersections, according to city officials.

Pablo Bereciartua, Minister of Mobility and Infrastructure, highlighted the benefits of this reorganization, stating, "With this change of direction, not only is traffic ordered, but access and egress from the Labruna Bridge are simplified, and vehicular capacity is increased. This will speed up travel in a high-traffic area."

Complementary works include widening Campos Salles, adapting sidewalks and boulevards, and reorganizing traffic islands on Udaondo to better manage circulation. Bus lines 28 and 42 will also adjust their routes. Approximately 15 traffic agents will be deployed to assist with the new traffic arrangements starting Friday.

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With this change of direction, not only is traffic ordered, but access and egress from the Labruna Bridge are simplified, and vehicular capacity is increased. This will speed up travel in a high-traffic area.