The Mexican government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), reports progress on the modernization of the Salina Cruz-Zihuatanejo highway, which connects Oaxaca with Guerrero, benefiting 1.9 million residents.
This project is one of the current administration’s priority initiatives, with an investment of 24.772 billion pesos and the creation of 84,000 jobs.
The 423-kilometer highway is being widened to two lanes, increasing the roadway width from seven to twelve meters.
The highway connects to the Pacific Coast Highway (Axis 15), which links the south with the west of the country. It crosses the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit, and is key to the development of the southeast, a region with high tourism activity and port connectivity.
This project will significantly contribute to improved mobility, road safety, and connectivity in the area, boosting regional economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for local communities.
According to the planning strategy, the project, which began in April 2025, is being carried out in sections and will continue throughout 2026 in Oaxaca with the Pochutla-Huatulco and Puerto Escondido-El Cacalote sections, totaling 37 kilometers, representing an investment of 2.754 billion pesos.
The ongoing work includes drainage and earthworks, paving with a hydraulic base and asphalt base, placement of the asphalt concrete surface, and installation of signage.
Last year, work was completed on the widening of 27 km between Marquelia and Pochutla-Huatulco; In Guerrero, work progressed on 1 km and the construction of eight bridges, while in Oaxaca, 26 km were completed. The investment totaled 1.616 billion pesos.
This project is expected to be fully completed by December 2029, benefiting regions such as Lázaro Cárdenas, Zihuatanejo, Coyuca, Acapulco, Marquelia, El Cacalote, Puerto Escondido, Juchitán, Pochutla, Huatulco, and Salina Cruz.
This Priority Corridor is part of the 2025-2030 National Highway Infrastructure Program, managed by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT).
Source: gob
