Cancún — The construction of the Nichupté Vehicular Bridge in Cancún includes an unprecedented plan to restore 306 hectares of mangrove, according to the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT). The project has received approval for its Environmental Impact Statement (MIA) from the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), which mandates 10 conservation programs under the principle of "zero net loss" of mangrove coverage.
Comprehensive Conservation Measures
The approved environmental mitigation plan outlines several key initiatives:
- Integrated management of vegetation and wildlife
- Proper waste treatment
- Specialized environmental monitoring, including subprograms for birdlife and crocodiles
- A pilot program for the recovery of seagrass beds
- Rehabilitation and improvement of mangrove areas
Additional programs cover social management, external environmental oversight, safety protocols, and contingency plans for ecological emergencies.
Project Timeline and Progress
The bridge project, initially delayed, is now scheduled for completion in December of this year. The head of SICT confirmed that while work has faced setbacks, construction is currently advancing across five fronts, with four additional teams soon to be deployed for beam installation. The goal remains to fulfill the presidential commitment to finish the bridge before the end of 2025.
The Nichupté Bridge has been a focal point for both infrastructure development and environmental concerns, with this rehabilitation effort marking a significant step toward balancing progress with ecological preservation.
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