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MexicoQuerétaro Reopens After Pemex Oversized Convoy, Tanker Crash at Km 96 Slows Morning Traffic

Expect residual morning congestion, with live lane status available from CAPUFE.

Overview

  • CAPUFE carried out a planned partial closure from km 83 to km 73 toward Mexico City between 22:00 and 05:00 to move oversized PEMEX units.
  • A contraflow lane toward Mexico City operated between km 80+700 and km 73+000 to keep vehicles moving during the maneuver.
  • The convoy began near Jilotzingo in the State of Mexico and concluded around Tepeji del Río in Hidalgo.
  • CAPUFE reported the movement ended at about 04:40, with circulation restored minutes later after barrier readjustments.
  • A separate tanker‑truck incident at km 96 toward Mexico City generated additional delays this morning as CAPUFE managed traffic.