“Maya Train Construction Causes Chaos: Quintana Roo Hoteliers Demand Urgent Road Repairs”

Hotel and business owners in southern Quintana Roo are urging federal authorities to prioritize repairs on Federal Highway 307. They argue that the road's current state is detrimental to local economic activity.

Raúl Andrade Angulo, president of the Association of Hotels of the Center and South of Quintana Roo, explains that the area heavily relies on road-traveling tourists. Therefore, ensuring their safety, as well as that of the local population, is paramount.

"The asphalt pavement has been severely damaged due to the constant traffic of heavy machinery and dump trucks transporting materials for the Maya Train project," Angulo says. "We're asking for immediate improvements to this road, to reflect the image projected by the federal project."

Since the construction of Section 7 of the Maya Train began, the Limones-Bacalar and Chetumal Escárega routes have seen a 600% increase in accidents. This data, obtained from the 911 service and the "Statistics of Traffic Accidents in Urban and Suburban Areas", indicates that this region has become one of the most hazardous for drivers. The constant traffic of heavy machinery, lack of clear signage, reckless driving, and poor road conditions are all contributing factors.

Angulo reveals that they have already requested the railway construction manager to plan a repair job. They've also asked for increased surveillance and road assistance at key points, particularly where bridges are being built, to prevent accidents caused by vehicle congestion.

He emphasizes that the current situation could negatively impact local residents' income, as dangerous and delayed roads may deter visitors. However, Angulo also sees this as an opportunity to modernize the area's roads.