Marginal Tietê (officially
SP-015) is a section of this highway that runs through the city of
São Paulo
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,
Brazil
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. The name of this section comes from the fact that each way of the expressway runs near a different waterfront of the
Tietê River. It is a very important road of São Paulo, connecting the East, North and West portions of the city, and linking the
Lapa neighbourhood and the
Penha neighbourhood. It provides access to the
Castelo Branco highway, the
Bandeirantes highway, the
Anhangüera highway, the
Presidente Dutra highway, the
Fernão Dias highway, the
Ayrton Senna highway and the
São Paulo International Airport. The
Campo de Marte Airport, the
Estádio Parque São Jorge and the
Estádio do Canindé are located near the freeway.
It is the site where
IRL São Paulo Indy 300 race takes place.
Streets in São Paulo
Highways in São Paulo (state)
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