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Holiday Return Triggers Multiple Highway Closures Across Mexico as CAPUFE Confirms Key Shutdowns

Holiday return traffic is intensifying, with authorities warning of slowdowns and urging drivers to follow live advisories.

Overview

  • CAPUFE reported a full closure in both directions on the Durango–Mazatlán highway at km 31 for accident removal, announced at 7:58 am local time.
  • The Barranca Larga–Ventanilla highway was also fully closed in both directions near km 71 after an accident, with the shutdown reported at 8:48 am.
  • Morning updates listed lane reductions and intermittent traffic on MexicoQuerétaro (km 68 toward Mexico City), Tehuacán–Oaxaca (km 239), Las ChoapasOcozocoautla (km 177), AcayucanCosoleacaque (km 7), and an incident near km 031+800 on Nuevo Teapa–Cosoleacaque.
  • MexicoCuernavaca saw lane reductions toward Mexico City in the morning and sustained heavy congestion through the afternoon despite cleared incidents, according to later reports.
  • Authorities are issuing real-time alerts via CAPUFE’s X account and hotline 074, noting that afternoon volumes are expected to increase and could prolong delays.