What happened on the Mexico-Puebla highway?
On August 6, a group of protesters blocked the Mexico-Puebla highway at kilometer 070+400. The protesters, residents of Santa Rita Tlahuapan in Puebla, were demanding payment for land expropriated for the construction of the highway. The closure lasted for almost five days, affecting drivers who needed to travel along this route.
Is it open yet?
The highway was cleared this Saturday, August 10, according to information provided by Caminos y Puentes Federales (Capufe) through its account on đť•Ź.
Sections with reduced traffic
Although most of the highway is open, a partial closure remains at kilometer 17 to 30, in the direction of Mexico City. This stretch has a reduction in lanes due to “maintenance work.”
Good afternoon. #AutMexicoPuebla from km 17 to km 30, maintenance work is being carried out with lane reduction in both directions, with no incidents reported. In the area, there are approximately 6 km of queues in the direction of CDMX. Take your precautions.
— CAPUFE (@CAPUFE) August 10, 2024
