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Construction of the Nichupte Lagoon Bridge advances
Construction of the lagoon stretch of the Nichupte bridge linking downtown Cancun and the Hotel Zone is approximately 85% complete. The most recently announced opening date is late 2025.
When it is inaugurated, the bridge will be an alternative access to the Hotel Zone and will help alleviate traffic disruption in the Punta Cancun area, especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours. It will also help cut travel times for thousands of Hotel Zone workers.
Tren Maya
The Tren Maya regional rail project is a circuit linking the five states in southeast Mexico, bringing more tourists to some of the Maya World’s most famous archaeological sites, natural wonders, colonial towns, Mayan communities and more. The final sections of the railway running through southern Quintana Roo and Campeche linking to Escarcega were completed in December 2024.
Transport services to and from the train stations into the towns on route has been improving and passenger numbers are on the rise, particularly for the most popular stretches – Cancun-Valladolid, Cancun-Chichen Itza (Piste), Cancun-Merida, and Cancun-Playa del Carmen. Since its inauguration, more than 1.1 million passengers have used the railway.
However, the fleet of trains is still not up to full capacity and unlike rail systems in Europe and the United States, departure times are limited. This is likely to change in the future as demand continues to increase. At present, Tren Maya is an option for visitors who want to explore southeast Mexico and have plenty of time to do so.
A Tren Maya rail link will be built from Merida to the port of Progreso and the Mexican government announced that the railway will also be used to carry cargo. Some stretches of the railway such as Cancun-Valladolid will eventually be electrified, reducing the use of diesel.