Politics · Mexico · 21 hrs ago
Roadworks and demonstrations cause traffic delays across Mexico City
Traffic was affected by roadworks and public events in Mexico City and nearby areas on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
On the Mexico-Querétaro highway, maintenance reduced lanes between kilometers 148 and 158 on the route toward Mexico City, causing heavy traffic.
City authorities also expected temporary disruptions from rallies, marches, motorcycle and bicycle rides, and a race.
A group that gathered near Parque del Mestizaje began marching toward the Basilica of Guadalupe, and drivers were advised to avoid Avenida Insurgentes.
A motorcycle ride was planned to meet in Cuauhtémoc and Venustiano Carranza, with its final destination still undecided.
The authorities suggested alternative roads and urged drivers near the highway work to slow down and follow traffic staff.
The update gives conflicting information about Avenida Cuauhtémoc: it says northbound traffic was restored at 9:32 a.m., but also says the road remained closed in the same area.
Traffic delays in and around Mexico City were reported on Sunday, October 11, 2026, because of roadworks, demonstrations and planned group rides.
Maintenance reduced lanes on the Mexico-Querétaro highway between kilometer markers 158 and 148 toward Mexico City.
A march from Parque del Mestizaje toward the Basilica of Guadalupe could affect traffic on Avenida Insurgentes.
Roadworks also reduced lanes on Avenida Sur 122, while Calzada Minas de Arena remained closed to through traffic.
Authorities warned that a nighttime motorcycle ride could cause temporary traffic cuts in Cuauhtémoc and Venustiano Carranza.
- Who
- Motorists, demonstrators and participants in planned motorcycle and bicycle rides.
- What
- Roadworks and public gatherings caused or threatened traffic delays and closures.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; a motorcycle ride was scheduled to begin at 20:30.
- Where
- Mexico City and the Mexico-Querétaro highway toward Mexico City.
- Why
- Lane reductions for maintenance and demonstrations and group rides were expected to affect traffic.
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Circulation northbound on Avenida Cuauhtémoc at Eje 3 Sur was reported restored.
A motorcycle ride was scheduled to gather at Calzada de La Viga 44 in Cuauhtémoc.
The motorcycle group planned a second stop at Avenida Río Consulado 2355 in Venustiano Carranza.
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Highway works
- Mexico-Querétaro highway, kilometers 158 to 148, toward Mexico City
- Motorcycle gathering
- 20:30 at Calzada de La Viga 44
- Second motorcycle stop
- 21:15 at Avenida Río Consulado 2355
- March route
- Parque del Mestizaje to the Basilica of Guadalupe
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