The mobility of thousands of people throughout Mexico has been seriously affected as road and highway closures become increasingly frequent. Whether caused by protests or traffic accidents, it is essential for drivers to plan their journeys carefully and stay informed to avoid delays and complications.
Here is the latest report on the country’s main roads and highways experiencing closures, blockages, or other incidents this Wednesday, August 12.
The Causes of Road Blockages: Protests and Accidents
Road and highway blockages have increasingly become a common method used by different social organizations and individuals as a means of protest or demonstration. A recent example occurred just a few weeks ago, when various agricultural organizations blocked key transportation routes.
Traffic accidents also frequently result in road closures. In these situations, authorities recommend that motorists remain patient and allow emergency crews to work freely so that the affected roads can be reopened as quickly as possible.
List of Affected Roads as of 5:00 a.m.
As of the 5:00 a.m. update on Wednesday, August 12, official reports recorded six highways and roads with blockages or partial closures.
If you plan to travel along any of these routes, it is recommended that you look for alternative routes:
- Veracruz: Partial traffic closure due to an accident at kilometer 20+600 of the Córdoba–Ent. La Tinaja highway.
- Chiapas: Partial traffic closure due to an accident at kilometer 171+400 of the Las Choapas–Ocozocoautla highway.
- Durango: Partial traffic closure due to an accident at kilometer 28 of the Durango–Mazatlán Highway.
- Morelos: Partial traffic closure due to an accident at kilometer 41 of the Mexico City–Cuernavaca Highway.
- Veracruz: Partial traffic closure due to an accident at the Esperanza Toll Plaza on the Acatzingo–Ciudad Mendoza Highway.
- Jalisco: Partial traffic closure due to an accident at kilometer 57 of the Lagos de Moreno–San Luis Potosí Highway.
How to Monitor Your Route in Real Time
In Mexico, the road network is primarily divided between federal highways managed by government agencies and toll highways, which are often operated by private companies.
To check traffic conditions in real time, drivers are advised to follow the social media accounts of official institutions such as National Guard Highways (Guardia Nacional Carreteras) or Caminos y Puentes Federales de Ingresos y Servicios Conexos (CAPUFE).
If you are traveling on a highway operated by a private company, it is recommended that you check the concessionaire’s official digital platforms directly. Examples of these privately operated highways and concessions include:
- Circuito Exterior Mexiquense
- Autopista Escénica
- Autopista Siglo XXI
- Panamericana Norte
- Corredor Portuario del Centro
- Autopista del Sol
- Autopista México–Tuxpan
- Puente del Chablé
It is important to remember that road closures and blockages can continue indefinitely. Staying informed before starting your journey is therefore essential for avoiding unexpected delays and choosing the safest and most efficient route.
Source: ambito
