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đŚ Puerto Vallarta Considering Major Traffic Light Upgrade (14M Pesos â Phase 1)
If youâve ever sat through multiple light cycles in Puerto Vallarta and wondered whether the signals are even coordinated⌠youâre not alone.
The city is currently reviewing a 14 million peso first phase to modernize traffic signals at priority intersections, with Avenida MĂŠxico mentioned as an early focus area. This was discussed in the
January 17, 2026 City Council session and is still under analysis.
What this could mean in real lifePuerto Vallartaâs traffic challenges come from growth, seasonal population swings, and heavy movement between residential, commercial, and tourist zones. Outdated or poorly timed traffic lights make this worse â more stop-and-go driving, missed turns, risky lane changes, and long waits at major crossings.
City officials say this first phase would begin upgrading signals to newer, digital systems designed to
be more reliable and potentially better coordinated between intersections.
Important context
This is not a full citywide overhaul â yet. Officials have indicated that upgrading traffic signals across the entire municipality could eventually cost up to 200 million pesos. The current proposal is being positioned as a pilot phase to see if targeted upgrades actually improve traffic flow.
For expats, this kind of project can have a real impact:
⢠Shorter commute times⢠Less stress on major avenues
⢠Safer crossings for pedestrians
⢠More predictable driving patterns (especially for newcomers)
Questions raised by City Council
Not everyone is ready to rubber-stamp the project. Council members have asked:
⢠Has a proper technical diagnosis been done to justify where upgrades start?
⢠What technology is actually being installed?
⢠How are vendors being selected?
⢠How soon will drivers notice real improvements?
City officials emphasized that no final contracts are in place yet and that the proposal is still under review.
What to watch nextOver the coming weeks, residents should look for clarity on:⢠Which intersections are officially prioritized⢠What type of signal technology will be used⢠How success will be measured (travel time, congestion, safety)⢠When visible changes might begin on the street
If this is treated as a true pilot and produces noticeable improvements, it could open the door to broader upgrades citywide. If not, it risks becoming another well-intentioned plan with limited on-the-ground impact.
đ Question for the group:
Which intersections or corridors do you think should be prioritized first in Puerto Vallarta?
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