Puente Nanay, Cable-stayed bridge in Loreto, Peru.
Puente Nanay is a cable-stayed bridge spanning 2.2 kilometers across the Nanay River, connecting the districts of Bellavista and Santo Tomás in the Peruvian Amazon. The structure has two lanes in each direction to accommodate motorcycles, cars, and heavy vehicles while maintaining a 20-meter clearance for river traffic.
Construction began in 2017 under President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and finished in 2021, coinciding with Peru's bicentennial independence celebration. The project marked a major infrastructure milestone for the Amazon region.
The bridge serves as a connection between Iquitos and the communities across the Nanay River, transforming how residents move and interact daily. It has become part of the local identity as a symbol of progress in the Amazon region.
The bridge is straightforward to navigate, with clear lanes for vehicles and pedestrians during daylight hours. Visitors should expect local traffic patterns, particularly during morning and late afternoon peak times.
The bridge was a defining project for isolated Iquitos, creating the first modern road connection to neighboring communities. Local residents note that travel time to surrounding villages has decreased significantly since it opened.
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