Puente Matías Ramón Mella, Road bridge in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Puente Matías Ramón Mella is a road bridge over the Ozama River in Santo Domingo, one of six bridges in the city. It has four lanes, after a twin structure was built beside the original in the early 1990s. It is also known as Puente de la Bicicleta.

The bridge was inaugurated in 1972 and named after Ramón Matías Mella, a leader of Dominican independence. At the start of the 1990s a twin bridge was built alongside it, raising capacity to four lanes. It is one of the six bridges existing in Santo Domingo.

The bridge is named after Ramón Matías Mella, a leader of Dominican independence. Locals also call it Puente de la Bicicleta, the Bicycle Bridge, a nickname visitors may hear instead of the official name.

Pedestrians can cross this bridge but should stay alert due to heavy vehicle traffic, particularly during rush hours. Walkways are available, though you should remain on designated pedestrian areas for safety.

Locals also call it Puente de la Bicicleta, the Bicycle Bridge. It is one of only six bridges in Santo Domingo, and its twin, added in the early 1990s, stands directly alongside the 1972 span, doubling the crossing to four lanes.