The Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) reports that the Puebla-Córdoba section of the Puebla-Veracruz highway is closed to traffic in the Cumbres de Maltrata area heading towards Mexico City.
This is due to a landslide on a hill, so to speed up traffic, alternate routes were implemented for the benefit of users.
An alternative for long-distance traffic for all users heading to the center of the country is to travel along the Veracruz-Xalapa-Perote-Puebla-Mexico City highway.
This route will prevent users coming from the southeast and the port of Veracruz from reaching the affected area.
Another alternate route for regional traffic of cars, buses and cargo of no more than 3.5 tons is to travel towards Puebla via Nogales-Ciudad Mendoza- Acultzingo-Azumbilla-Esperanza-Puebla.
This alternative will help users coming from the central area of Veracruz, such as Córdoba and Orizaba.
It should be noted that there is trained personnel at strategic points to inform about the best options to speed up traffic.
For long-distance and regional traffic, there is orange road signage and trained personnel at strategic points who will inform travelers about alternate routes.
The SICT makes the following recommendations to avoid setbacks for users:
Take extreme precautions, anticipate departure and arrival.
Respect the speed limits indicated on road signs.
Consider using alternate routes to reach your destination.
Follow the instructions of the road safety personnel, who will always be equipped with a helmet and reflective vest.
Pay attention to the messages transmitted on electronic screens.
To request roadside assistance, call 911 or also to report anomalies.
The Secretariat appreciates your understanding for the inconvenience that this situation may cause. Work is already underway to restore traffic on the Puebla-Veracruz highway as soon as possible.
Source: masnoticias
