Home Getting Here Oaxaca Highways Nearing Completion Oaxaca Highways Nearing Completion by Brent May March 4, 2015 by Brent May 3.2K A bridge on the Oaxaca coast highway. Two ambitious highway projects in the state of Oaxaca are only a few months behind schedule, officials said after their progress was reviewed in a meeting between transport officials, the contractor ICA and Gov. Gabino Cué. The new 104-kilometer freeway that will link Oaxaca City to the coast is expected to be in operation by the end of this year, providing a better connection between the state capital and the tourist destinations of Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. Travel time from Oaxaca city to the latter is expected to be reduced from six or seven hours to just over two. The 5.25-billion-peso (US $352 million) project, which will offer a much faster alternative to two existing routes that wind through the southern Sierra, will consist of two lanes with wide shoulders for a total width of 12 meters. It has required the construction of 12 bridges and viaducts, four tunnels and nine interchanges. Due to be completed in the first half of next year is the Oaxaca-Isthmus highway, a 9-billion-peso project that will reduce travel between the capital and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec from four and a half hours to two. It includes the construction of 54 bridges, 11 viaducts, five interchanges and three tunnels. Gov. Cué said both highways will boost industrial development, tourism, fishing and agriculture. They also represent a major Mexican engineering feat considering the difficult topography of the state, he said. Another feat has been overcoming the technical, legal and financial difficulties that plagued the new highways for nearly 10 years before construction began in earnest. Article credit: Mexico News Daily http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/2-oaxaca-highways-nearing-completion/ Huatulcooaxaca highwayPuerto Escondido 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Brent May Brent May is the GM and Founder of Mexico Living. He is highly motivated and strives for excellence in order to provide the best service possible for foreigners buying property in Mexico. He understands some of the frustrations people may have while searching for a property in paradise and has learned from his own experiences buying and living in Mexico. Brent and his wife are grateful for the opportunities they have and to be able to live in a place most people vacation in. Brent's extensive knowledge and experience in the buying process will leave you at ease while buying property in Mexico. previous post Playa el Violin next post Wine & Dine at Our Top 10 Favourite Huatulco Restaurants (Part II) You may also like Beating the Exchange Rate: Why Now Is the... February 13, 2025 Puerto Escondido Real Estate Market Trends in 2025 January 30, 2025 Why Huatulco is a Top Real Estate Investment... January 23, 2025 Where to Travel on a Weak Canadian Dollar? January 6, 2025 Coastal Living in the Yucatan: A Hidden Gem... December 19, 2024 Why Choosing a Credible Vacation Rental Company Can... December 12, 2024 What You Need to Know About Mexico’s Villa... December 9, 2024 Puerto Escondido Property Market Insights: Is Now the... December 6, 2024 Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Huatulco Real... December 5, 2024 3 Places To Buy Property In Mexico (And... December 2, 2024 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.