Puerto Vallarta’s Las Juntas highway interchange will open in September, improving traffic flow at the city’s northern entrance.
The long-awaited Las Juntas Highway Interchange in Puerto Vallarta is expected to open by the end of September, according to state officials overseeing infrastructure projects in the region.
During a recent tour to inspect ongoing state-funded construction works in the city, Jalisco’s Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Works (SIOP), David Miguel Zamora Bueno, confirmed that traffic will soon be circulating over the new vehicular bridge at the city’s northern entrance.
“The last four beams will be placed in the coming days,” said Zamora Bueno. “Once that’s done, we’ll begin work on the slab and reinforced earth ramps. We’re working around the clock to make this a reality. If we can finish ahead of schedule, we will.”
The interchange is a key component of a broader effort to streamline traffic flow around Puerto Vallarta’s busiest entry point, which connects thousands of daily travelers arriving via Highway 200, the bus station, and the international airport.
In addition to the current phase of work, Zamora Bueno outlined the next stage of the project, which will focus on improving road connectivity and pedestrian safety. Planned upgrades include roadside construction, pedestrian bridges near the city’s central bus station and the new Terminal 2 of the airport, and the creation of an elevated return lane to better manage traffic near the bus station intersection.
“These are essential steps for improving mobility in and out of Puerto Vallarta,” he said.
The next phase of construction has already been factored into the state’s upcoming budget proposal. If the budget is approved by the local Congress in December, construction could begin as early as January.
The Las Juntas interchange project has been closely watched by residents, transportation operators, and local businesses that have long called for solutions to ease the city’s traffic congestion. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce bottlenecks and significantly shorten travel times for those entering or exiting the city from the north.
The SIOP’s announcement brings cautious optimism to a city that relies heavily on efficient infrastructure to support its growing population and tourism sector. The September opening marks a major milestone in the state’s ongoing push to modernize Puerto Vallarta’s transport network and prepare for future demand.
