The name 'La Noria' refers to a historic water-lifting wheel, or noria, that was used in the area during the colonial period.
The bridge spans the Matanza-Riachuelo basin, one of the most environmentally challenged waterways in Argentina.
The bridge is a key waypoint for the Camino de Cintura, a major road network circling the city of Buenos Aires.
It marks the administrative boundary between the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and the Province of Buenos Aires.
Puente La Noria is a major bridge and transport interchange spanning the Matanza-Riachuelo River, connecting the neighborhoods of Villa Fiorito in Lomas de Zamora with Villa Riachuelo in Buenos Aires. It serves as a vital artery for commuters transitioning between the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and the city center. The structure features a complex network of overpasses and ramps designed to manage high volumes of heavy vehicular traffic. It is widely recognized as one of the most significant points of entry and exit for the southern access to Buenos Aires. The area is largely industrial and commercial in nature, acting as a functional hub rather than a scenic destination. Large-scale renovations have occurred here in recent decades to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the southern suburbs.
Views of the structure are best captured from the lower banks of the Riachuelo river accessible from nearby peripheral roads.
Exercise high situational awareness as this is a busy transit zone with heavy industrial traffic.
Avoid visiting during peak morning and evening commute hours when congestion is most severe.
Ensure your vehicle is prepared for highway driving if passing through this interchange.
Do not attempt to walk or cycle across the bridge as it is designed exclusively for high-speed vehicular and heavy truck traffic.
