Cancún Planning Institute Prepares Master Plan to Control Huayacán Avenue Growth

Aerial view of Huayacán Avenue in Cancún showing traffic and buildings

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The Municipal Planning Institute (Implan) of Benito Juárez is developing a master plan for Huayacán Avenue to organize the residential and commercial growth that has surged along this Cancún corridor in recent years.

Implan director Héctor Sánchez Tirado said the project will be integrated into the new Urban Development Program (PDU). The plan will establish guidelines for orderly development, prioritizing infrastructure, mobility, and consolidation of already urbanized areas.

The project includes a comprehensive intervention along the roadway with improvements to sidewalks, traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, speed bumps, and urban design to ensure safer travel.

Sánchez Tirado noted that one of the main challenges will be addressing areas that have not yet been incorporated into the municipality, including ejido lands that require processes to bring in public services and common-use spaces.

The master plan will be finalized within the new PDU, which is expected to be published between December and January. The document will define growth rules for the municipality’s various zones.

The update of the Urban Development Program continues with citizen participation workshops in different parts of the city. Topics under discussion include land use, urban expansion, and the need to balance housing, commerce, and infrastructure.

Implan is also coordinating with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Aguakan to integrate energy, drinking water, and drainage projects into Cancún’s planned growth, ensuring that infrastructure advances alongside urban development.

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx