Tender process begins for bridge connecting Soacha with Bogotá, benefiting 250,000 residents
The mayor opened the tender process, which is expected to begin in the first half of 2026. Photo: Mayor's Office of Bogotá
TL;DR
- The bidding process for the Tibanica canal bridge starts in June 2026.
- The bridge will connect Soacha (Ciudad Verde) with Bogotá (Bosa).
- This project is the first step in extending Transmilenio (Phase IV) to Soacha.
- The estimated investment for the bridge is 118 billion pesos.
- Approximately 250,000 inhabitants will benefit from improved mobility.
- The agreement was reached after a prior consultation with the Muisca indigenous community.
- The project involves collaboration between the Regional Mobility Agency, IDU, and ICCU.
- Key figures present included the Mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, the Governor of Cundinamarca, Jorge Emilio Rey Ángel, and the Mayor of Soacha, Víctor Julián Sánchez.