Friday, October 9, 2026 · La Paz, BCS Water Power Weather Fuel ES EN
Breaking
Mano Amiga bridge in La Paz closed by health workers' blockade; here are the detours Five Los Cabos beaches under black flag as crews clear over 25 tons of water hyacinth Rachel to turn toward northern Baja California this weekend; no alerts for Baja California Sur Los Cabos keeps four temporary shelters and arroyo brigades open as Rachel's remnants bring rain Los Cabos opens four temporary shelters and starts precautionary evacuations near arroyos Two people rescued after their car was swept away in Los Palos arroyo, La Ribera Mano Amiga bridge in La Paz closed by health workers' blockade; here are the detours Five Los Cabos beaches under black flag as crews clear over 25 tons of water hyacinth Rachel to turn toward northern Baja California this weekend; no alerts for Baja California Sur Los Cabos keeps four temporary shelters and arroyo brigades open as Rachel's remnants bring rain Los Cabos opens four temporary shelters and starts precautionary evacuations near arroyos Two people rescued after their car was swept away in Los Palos arroyo, La Ribera
Home / Mobility
⚠ Service alert
Mobility

Mano Amiga bridge in La Paz closed by health workers' blockade; here are the detours

Traffic officials opened the Daniel Roldán bypass to two-way traffic up to Opalina Street and recommend Avenida de los Deportistas toward the Juan de Dios Angulo bypass.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
Mano Amiga bridge in La Paz's 8 de Octubre neighborhood during the traffic closure

The "Mano Amiga" bridge in La Paz's 8 de Octubre neighborhood was closed to traffic on Friday, October 9, because of a blockade by health sector workers, the La Paz city government reported. The municipality set up detours to keep traffic moving while the protest lasts.

Detours in place

According to the city's General Directorate of Road Safety and Transportation, the Daniel Roldán bypass is now running two-way up to Opalina Street. From there, officials recommend continuing along Avenida de los Deportistas toward the Juan de Dios Angulo bypass.

Traffic officers are stationed in the area to direct drivers and ease congestion. The bulletin did not give a reopening time, so the closure remains in effect until the road is cleared.

The city's position

The municipal government said it respects the right to peaceful protest and that its priority meanwhile is keeping traffic flowing through alternate routes. The official statement did not detail the demands of the health workers taking part in the blockade.

What to do if you need to get through

  • Leave early. Two-way traffic on Daniel Roldán squeezes into one stretch what is normally spread out, so expect lines at rush hour.
  • Watch for the direction change. If you usually drive the Daniel Roldán bypass, remember there is now oncoming traffic up to Opalina Street: slow down and follow officers' directions.
  • Use the full detour. The recommended path is Daniel Roldán – Opalina – Avenida de los Deportistas – Juan de Dios Angulo bypass.
  • Buses and school routes. If your usual routes cross the bridge, they may be rerouted or delayed during the closure.
  • Check official channels. The La Paz city government will announce the reopening through its press room and social media.

Context

The closure comes during a week of changes to getting around the state capital: the city council recently approved new urban bus fares. For people who travel daily between the 8 de Octubre neighborhood and the rest of the city, traffic officials advise planning the route before leaving and avoiding the bridge area until traffic returns to normal.

Related