Background on Key Figures and Relevance
The inauguration of the Tepic-Compostela highway was presided over by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. This project, constructed by Banobras under the innovative Construction, Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Operation (CMRO) scheme, represents a significant investment of 4,200 million pesos and generated 2,900 jobs.
Project Details and Impact
Banobras, the National Works and Services Public Bank, has launched the Tepic-Compostela highway to enhance connectivity in Nayarit State and western Mexico. This strategic 26-kilometer stretch, funded by the National Infrastructure Fund (FONADIN) for 4,212 million pesos, will strengthen regional connectivity and contribute to the economic development of the area.
- Beneficiaries: Over 490,000 residents of Tepic, Xalisco, and Compostela municipalities
- Key features: 10 bridges, 2 interchanges, 1 tunnel, 12 vehicle underpasses, 6 heavy machinery overpasses, 3 vehicle overpasses, 2 railway overpasses, and a toll plaza
- Estimated daily traffic: 6,400 vehicles annually, reducing travel time between Tepic and Compostela by approximately 35 minutes per trip
- Initial operation period: Free of tolls until January 8, 2026
During the inauguration ceremony, Banobras’s General Director, Jorge Alberto Mendoza Sánchez, emphasized the project’s significant impact on local residents. The highway will provide a modern, safe, and efficient transportation route for people and goods in the region.
Government Commitment to Infrastructure Development
This highway project aligns with the Mexican government’s commitment to expand and modernize the national road network, focusing on connectivity, efficiency, and well-being. Banobras’s role in maintaining, rehabilitating, and operating 13 segments of the national road network, along with the Insurgentes train in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, underscores its crucial role in infrastructure development.
Integration with Existing Infrastructure
The Tepic-Compostela highway is part of the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation’s (SICT) road program. It complements previously developed segments: Compostela-Las Varas (29.4 km, operational since March 2024), Jala-Compostela (54 km, operational in 2018), and the Compostela Ramal (13 km, also operational in 2018). Together, these projects form a logistical corridor connecting Nayarit and Jalisco, enhancing road flow, road safety, and access to goods and services for the population.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was present at the inauguration? The ceremony was attended by Nayarit State Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, Subsecretary of Infrastructure Juan Carlos Fuentes Orranta, representatives from all levels of government, and workers and representatives from the construction companies involved.
- What is the significance of this highway project? The Tepic-Compostela highway aims to improve connectivity, stimulate economic development, and create shared prosperity in the region by providing a modern, safe, and efficient transportation route.
- How does Banobras contribute to Mexico’s infrastructure development? Banobras plays a vital role in maintaining, rehabilitating, and operating critical infrastructure segments, including the national road network and railway systems. This commitment supports regional competitiveness and enhances the quality of life for Mexicans.
