After over a year of extensive construction efforts, the long-anticipated expansion of the Mexico-Querétaro Federal Highway (Route 57) to four lanes of traffic in the direction of Querétaro’s capital city has finally come to fruition. This significant milestone marks the completion of the first phase of improvements to this vital roadway, considered one of the country’s most important highways.
Completion of Expansion Project: As previously announced by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), the expansion project spanning from kilometer 166 to 176, a considerable portion of which falls within San Juan del Río municipality, concluded on September 23rd. After more than a year of laborious work, the expansion officially opened to motorists, providing them with four lanes for smoother travel to Querétaro.
Juan Antonio Flores Rosas, Director of SICT in Querétaro, highlighted that the expansion to four lanes on Route 57 aims to increase the capacity for both heavy and compact vehicles. This expansion is expected to enhance overall traffic flow on this critical highway, connecting the northern region of the country with central states.
The four-lane expansion commences just beyond the Loma Linda bridge and extends to kilometer 176, near the border between San Juan del Río and Pedro Escobedo. Beyond this point, the lanes reduce again due to ongoing improvement works that began in June of this year.
Benefits and Relief for Commuters: Many commuters expressed their relief that the construction in this segment has concluded. During the construction phase, there were numerous challenges, including vehicular accidents and constant traffic disruptions. The completion of this expansion is expected to bring significant improvements to the daily commutes of residents and travelers on this vital transportation route.
This crucial development sets the stage for further enhancements in the region’s infrastructure, with ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and transportation efficiency in the future.
