Ponte do Piqueri

Ponte do Piqueri is a road bridge over the Tietê River in the Pirituba district, connecting General Edgar Facó Avenue to Ermano Marchetti Avenue. The structure has six lanes and spans approximately 300 meters across the river.

The bridge opened on October 4, 1964, during a period when São Paulo was expanding and needed new connections between neighborhoods. Its construction reflected the city's rapid growth and the need for improved infrastructure to handle increasing traffic.

The name Piqueri comes from an indigenous group that once lived near where Tatuapé Stream meets the Tietê River. This connection to the area's original inhabitants remains visible in the place name today.

Traffic is heaviest during peak hours between the Freguesia do Ó and Lapa districts, so consider alternative routes if possible. Planning your trip during off-peak times will help you cross more smoothly.

The bridge includes built-in flood control features that reduce water buildup in the Tietê during heavy rains. These engineering details work quietly in the background but are important to how the structure manages water flow.