Mexico opens Escenica Alterna Tunnel in Acapulco

The first stage of the 3.3km Escenica Alterna Tunnel in Acapulco was opened this month. The three-lane tunnel – one is reversible – is costing around US$62 million and will improve connections between coastal areas and Diamante zone, as well as access to Acapulco International Airport. Gerardo Ruiz Esparza, Secretary of Communication and Transport, said that the project would be concluded in June with construction of Cayaco-Diamante elevated road. The project is funded by the National Infrastructure F
April 18, 2017 Read time: 1 min
The first stage of the 3.3km Escenica Alterna Tunnel in Acapulco was opened this month.

The three-lane tunnel – one is reversible – is costing around US$62 million and will improve connections between coastal areas and Diamante zone, as well as access to Acapulco International Airport.

Gerardo Ruiz Esparza, Secretary of Communication and Transport, said that the project would be concluded in June with construction of Cayaco-Diamante elevated road. The project is funded by the National Infrastructure Fund and money from main contractor IDEAL, part of Grupo Carso.
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