Cancún, Quintana Roo — The Nichupté vehicular bridge remains closed to traffic Monday morning, despite earlier announcements that it would open between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m.
Local traffic authorities say they have no precise information on when the bridge will begin operations.
The structure is still under the control of the federal Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), which is conducting final technical reviews.
Although Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa was expected to lead an official opening ceremony following a symbolic inauguration Saturday by President Claudia Sheinbaum, access remains blocked by barriers and security personnel.
Technical reviews underway
The delay appears to stem from federal handover and supervision protocols. The SICT is expected to determine in the coming hours whether safety systems, signage, and the bike lane meet required standards before allowing the thousands of vehicles that will connect downtown Cancún with the Hotel Zone.
The 8.8-kilometer (5.5-mile) bridge, which spans the Nichupté lagoon system, is considered key to relieving congestion on Kukulcán Boulevard and serving as a strategic evacuation route.
Authorities advise motorists heading to the tourist sector to take precautions and use alternate routes, as no official time has been set for the bridge to open.
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