The back-to-school season is just around the corner, and if you are traveling by road, precautions are recommended because heavy traffic is being reported on several major routes, including the Mexico–Querétaro Highway, Córdoba–Veracruz Highway, and Cuernavaca–Acapulco Highway, this Thursday, August 20. There are also road blockades at several toll booths across the country.
This follows several road blockades and vehicle burnings in Michoacán on Wednesday, August 19, after an operation in which relatives of Heraclio Guerrero Martínez, better known as “El Tío Lako,” were arrested. He is identified as one of the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the head of the Los Guerreros criminal cell.
Which Highways Have Blockades and Accidents?
- Mexico–Pachuca Highway: A group of people is blocking traffic near the Monumento al Vigilante, causing significant traffic disruptions.
- Querétaro Macro Libramiento Highway: A partial closure is being reported following a traffic accident near kilometer 044+000, in the municipality of Querétaro, in the direction of Celaya, Guanajuato. Drivers are advised to follow traffic instructions.
- Córdoba–Veracruz Highway: Partial traffic closure near kilometer 32 due to an accident involving a vehicle colliding with a central barrier.
- Cuernavaca–Acapulco Highway: Heavy traffic is being reported in the direction of Cuernavaca, between kilometers 98 and 99, although no incidents have been reported.
- Mexico–Querétaro Highway: Heavy traffic is being reported between kilometers 148 and 158, in the direction of Mexico City (CDMX), due to maintenance work. The Highways and Bridges Authority (CAPUFE) is urging drivers to exercise caution.
Source: adn40
