La Noria Bridge, Road bridge at Buenos Aires-Lomas de Zamora border, Argentina
La Noria Bridge spans the Riachuelo River and links Buenos Aires City to the surrounding province with a steel structure divided into multiple sections. The crossing operates with two parallel roadways that handle traffic flowing in opposite directions simultaneously.
The site began as a shallow ford during colonial times and gradually evolved into a formal crossing point. The first metal bridge was constructed in 1906, replacing earlier forms of river navigation.
This crossing marks the southwestern border of Buenos Aires City and serves as a tangible divide between the urban center and the province. Residents and commuters experience it as a threshold moment during their daily journeys across jurisdictions.
The bridge accommodates heavy daily traffic from commuters moving between both administrative areas. Travel during early morning or late evening hours typically offers smoother passage with lighter congestion.
The name comes from a water wheel that landowner Gregorio Rodriguez installed during early settlement to extract water from the river for local needs. This historical machinery became so connected to the place that it gave its name to both the location and eventually the bridge itself.
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