Are you planning to travel on the Mexico-Querétaro highway today, February 9, 2026? Here’s the official report on the situation on this road, so you can plan accordingly and avoid delays.
This Monday, the highway experienced a blockage near the State of Mexico, as well as disruptions in other sections, according to reports from Caminos y Puentes Federales (Capufe) and the National Guard (GN). Motorists are advised to drive with caution.
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This morning, a group of residents from the indigenous community of San Martín Tepetlixpan marched to kilometer 32.5 of the Mexico-Querétaro highway, near the municipality of Cuautitlán Izcalli in the State of Mexico.
The residents began the protest to demand solutions to problems related to the Western Emission Tunnel; they cited issues with safety, hygiene, road resurfacing, and other matters.
As a result, they blocked all the side lanes of the highway, but threatened to extend the blockade to the center lanes if their demands were not met.
Authorities arrived at the scene to speak with the residents. Meanwhile, alternative routes such as the center lanes or the Cuautitlán-Tlalnepantla highway were suggested.
About two hours later, the protesters decided to lift the blockade to avoid further disruption to motorists heading towards Mexico City.
However, they warned that they could resume their protest next Friday at the Tepotzotlán tollbooth.
“We are living in a latent, deadly risk… They are treating us like we are a latrine,” said the protesters, who reported that allergies have skyrocketed in the area and the smell is unbearable.
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Closures on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway Today, February 9, 2026
Every day, both Capufe (Federal Roads and Bridges Agency) and the National Guard issue notices on social media about the disruptions on the Mexico-Querétaro highway; This is the current traffic situation today:
8:55 a.m.: Heavy traffic in both directions at kilometer 40 due to maintenance work on the side lanes.
9:15 a.m.: Lane reduction from kilometer 194 to 206, heading towards Querétaro, due to maintenance work.
1:37 p.m.: Partial closure of the Jorobas Toll Plaza, in both directions, due to an incident.
4:01 p.m.: Roadwork and maintenance work on the Mexico-Querétaro Highway, from kilometer 194 to 206, heading towards Querétaro. Lane reduction continues due to maintenance work. Heavy traffic is reported in the area. Drive with caution.
Source: nmas
