Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation on Libramiento Rosas Magallón in Tijuana Announced

Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation on Libramiento Rosas Magallón in Tijuana Announced

Mayor Ismael Burgueño of Tijuana emphasized that his administration’s priority is to ensure the safety of those who use the bridge.

Por Eric Sanchez el August 10, 2025

The 25th City Hall led by Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz of Tijuana, through the Secretariat of Territorial and Urban Development, announced the rehabilitation of both segments of the pedestrian bridge located on Libramiento Rosas Magallón, with the goal of prioritizing user safety. The bridge connects the Camino Verde neighborhood with the Margarito Saldaña Command Headquarters.

Carlos Gastélum Félix, head of the Municipal Urban Works and Infrastructure Directorate (DOIUM), explained that a structural study was requested to present rehabilitation options after the structure was damaged by impacts from cargo vehicles that failed to comply with the minimum height regulations set by the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (SCT).

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Authorities Seek to Ensure Safe and Accessible Infrastructure in Tijuana

Carlos Gastélum Félix reported that in the coming hours, the bridge’s stairways will be removed to prevent accidents and discourage further use due to the risks involved.

“The safety of those who use this bridge is paramount; therefore, the recommendation from Municipal Civil Protection and the Urban Administration Directorate was to close access to the bridge to prevent any incidents,” he stated.

While the bidding and construction process for the new bridge is underway, the Tijuana City Hall urges citizens to use nearby bridges, such as the one in front of Parque Pacífico (less than 200 meters away) or the pedestrian bridge near the sports complex on the descending ramp of Libramiento for those heading toward Margarito Saldaña Headquarters.

Gastélum Félix explained that the new design will include ramps on both sides for easier access and will be taller, complying with the SCT’s minimum height requirement of 5.50 meters.

“In approximately three weeks, we will have the executive project ready, which will determine the cost of the work. Construction could take between three to five months, depending on its scope,” he clarified.

The Tijuana City Hall reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety of Tijuana natives through secure and accessible infrastructure.

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