Key Mexican road route nears completion

Work on Route 15 that connects Nogales with Estacion Don in Mexico is nearly complete. Located in Mexico’s Sinaloa State this route is of particular importance for the country as it connects with the US border at Nogales and is vital for trade. Around US$1.06 billion has been spent on improving the 651km Route 15 and the upgraded road should be carrying traffic along its entire length by November 2019.
September 5, 2019 Read time: 1 min

Work on Route 15 that connects Nogales with Estacion Don in Mexico is nearly complete. Located in Mexico’s Sinaloa State this route is of particular importance for the country as it connects with the US border at Nogales and is vital for trade. Around US$1.06 billion has been spent on improving the 651km Route 15 and the upgraded road should be carrying traffic along its entire length by November 2019.

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