Cancún’s Eco-Friendly Bridge: Nature Meets Mobility

Cancún, Mexico — The Government of Mexico, through the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, reaffirms its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development in the construction of the Nichupté Vehicular Bridge, one of the most significant projects set to improve mobility and connectivity in Cancún, Quintana Roo.

The project holds federal environmental authorization granted by the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources through the official resolution SRA/DGIRA/DG-06237-22, which establishes compliance with an Environmental Impact Assessment in the regional modality.

In accordance with the authorization's resolutions, the SICT is executing 10 programs and 25 subprograms for prevention, mitigation, and ecological compensation, with permanent follow-up and verifiable results.

Verifiable Environmental Results

Among the relevant environmental results, the following stand out:

• Ecosystem Rehabilitation: 306 hectares of mangroves have been improved, contributing to the conservation of one of the most valuable ecosystems for the region's biodiversity.
• Marine Recovery: 118 hectares of seagrass have been recovered through a pilot program that strengthened the productivity and stability of the lagoon ecosystem.
• Fauna and Flora Protection: 8,188 specimens of flora and 1,466 individuals of wild fauna, including reptiles, mammals, and amphibians, have been rescued and relocated.
• Marine Conservation and Relocation: 822 marine organisms from 30 marine species were relocated under adequate conditions for their preservation.
• Continuous Monitoring: Monitoring of crocodile populations is conducted three times per week, alongside the registration of 249 bird species, of which 59.5% are migratory. This confirms the area's relevance as a biological corridor.
• Environmental Education: Workshops and talks are provided for the project's personnel, students, and communities in the municipality of Benito Juárez, promoting social participation, environmental culture, and respect for the natural surroundings.

Additionally, in the sections crossing forested zones, the Top Down construction method is applied, which reduces the occupation of vegetated surface area and minimizes the impact on wetlands.

The project is being developed outside the polygon of the Nichupté Mangrove Flora and Fauna Protection Area, guaranteeing compliance with environmental regulations and the preservation of the ecosystem.

With these actions, the SICT works in a coordinated manner with SEMARNAT and local authorities, prioritizing environmental conservation, transparency, and sustainability in every phase of the project.

The Nichupté Vehicular Bridge will not only improve mobility between the urban center and the Hotel Zone of Cancún but also represents an example of modern infrastructure that is responsible and committed to the ecological balance of Quintana Roo.