San luis querétaro

On 28 October 2026, federal authorities and state officials from San Luis Potosí and Querétaro announced a comprehensive modernization plan for the critical highway corridor connecting the two regions. This infrastructure project, which has been a point of contention for years due to high accident rates and heavy freight traffic, aims to expand key segments of the route to reduce congestion and improve logistics efficiency. The initiative includes the installation of advanced surveillance technology and real-time traffic monitoring systems to enhance security for commuters and commercial transport operators. Officials emphasized that the project is designed to bolster the economic integration of the Bajío region, facilitating smoother trade between the industrial hubs of both states. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with a focus on minimizing disruptions to daily transit. The announcement follows months of pressure from local business chambers and civil society groups demanding safer road conditions and better maintenance protocols to support the growing industrial activity in the corridor.