Mexican highway project on track to open as planned

In Mexico plans are proceeding on schedule for a new section of the Mexico City-Puebla motorway. The highway will be completed as planned, between July and August 2016, according to the Transport and Communications body SCT. The new section of highway will measure 13.3km long and feature four lanes.
December 15, 2014 Read time: 1 min
In Mexico plans are proceeding on schedule for a new section of the Mexico City-Puebla motorway. The highway will be completed as planned, between July and August 2016, according to the Transport and Communications body SCT. The new section of highway will measure 13.3km long and feature four lanes.
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