Tren Maya Submits Environmental Impact Statement for Cancún Overpass Project

Cancún, Mexico — The Tren Maya company has submitted an environmental impact statement for the construction of a 15-kilometer overpass over a federal highway on the outskirts of Cancún. The application was filed in late December.

The project involves building a 15.3-kilometer roadway that will connect Federal Highway 180 (Cancún Airport) with Federal Highway 307 (Cancún to Playa del Carmen). According to the document, the construction will also include an access branch to the Tren Maya freight terminal.

“The project occupies a total area of 115,023 hectares, of which 68,512 hectares correspond to forest vegetation (medium-height semi-evergreen forest), requiring a change in land use in forest areas,” the document states.

Key components include a 1,160-meter viaduct over the Tren Maya line, the 1,200-meter Huayacán Bridge, vehicular overpasses, at-grade and grade-separated interchanges, and stormwater drainage works.

“This project envisions the construction of new road infrastructure that will serve as an extension of Huayacán Avenue, establishing a strategic connection between the Cancún-Airport branch of Federal Highway 180 and Federal Highway 307, specifically the Cancún-Playa del Carmen section,” the document explains.

Located in a high-traffic logistics zone near Cancún International Airport, the project is described as having priority functional value within the regional mobility system. Its implementation is expected to optimize traffic flow, reduce travel times, and improve the operational efficiency of intercity traffic, while also providing direct access to the new freight rail terminal.

The project represents a significant capital investment for the region, estimated at just over 3.1 billion pesos. The detailed budget includes:

• 2.75 billion pesos for main construction activities.
• 215.46 million pesos for necessary induced works, such as relocating CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) power lines.
• 66.91 million pesos specifically allocated for implementing Environmental Programs, demonstrating a commitment to impact mitigation.
• 77.5 million pesos estimated for the Environmental Bonus and 11.13 million pesos for studies and fees.

“Furthermore, the Project will act as a catalyst for local economic growth by promoting the movement of goods and people, incentivizing investment in the logistics, commerce, and tourism sectors, and consolidating the region’s position as a key connectivity hub in southeastern Mexico,” Tren Maya stated in its document.