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The construction of the Nichupté Vehicular Bridge, one of the most important infrastructure projects in southeastern Mexico, has reached 80.2% physical progress and is expected to be completed by the end of May 2025, according to the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT).
This project, which will connect Luis Donaldo Colosio Boulevard with Kukulcán Boulevard, spans a total length of 8.8 kilometers and is designed to significantly improve mobility between downtown Cancún and the hotel zone.
Notable features of the bridge:
- Lanes: It will feature three traffic lanes: one in each direction and one reversible lane, adapting to peak-hour traffic demand.
- Bike lane and walkways: It will include a bike lane and pedestrian walkways, promoting sustainable mobility alternatives.
- Lighting system: The bridge will be equipped with a modern lighting system to improve road safety.
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): It will integrate advanced technology connected to a Command, Control, Communications, and Computing Center (C4) to monitor and manage traffic in real time.
The project includes a 103-meter-long steel arch weighing 593.6 tons, built to span a natural cavern 67 meters in diameter and over 200 meters deep, discovered in the lagoon area.
Mara Lezama has emphasized that this project will not only improve connectivity and reduce travel times by up to 45 minutes but also serves as an example of environmentally friendly infrastructure, as it includes plans for mangrove protection and the reforestation of 306 hectares.
An investment of 5.58 billion pesos has been made in this project. It is expected to help solve mobility issues in Cancún, benefiting both residents and the more than 20 million tourists who visit the city each year.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of May 2025, establishing itself as a symbol of modern and sustainable infrastructure in Mexico.
