Project Overview and Benefits
The Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT) is modernizing the Bavispe-Nuevo Casas Grandes road to stimulate commercial and tourism exchange in Sonora and Chihuahua. This $185.9 million project will benefit 115,000 residents and promote social and economic development in the region.
Key Improvements
- Reduces travel time by eight hours, enhancing the transportation of goods to Ciudad Juárez and El Paso.
- Connects with federal highways 1 and 14, facilitating regional connections to various municipalities and principal roads.
- 18 kilometers managed by SICT Sonora
- 49 kilometers handled by SICT Chihuahua
- 22 kilometers of new construction (km 7+500 to km 29+093)
- 45 kilometers of reconstruction for an existing dirt road (km 0+000 to km 7+500 and km 29+093 to km 66+828)
- Includes seven bridges: Sonora I, Sonora II, El Papalote, La Enramada, Los Pilares, Las Profesoras, and La Pila
- Features drainage systems, signage, and environmental impact studies
Project Details
The project covers the Sierra Alta de Sonora and the municipalities of Nácori Chico, Bacadéhuachi, Huachinera, Bacerac, Bavispe, San Miguel, Huásabas, Granados, and Agua Prieta.
Project Timeline
The modernization project began in March of the previous year and is expected to conclude by the end of this year. It is one of the top priorities for the current administration.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of this project? The main goal is to modernize the Bavispe-Nuevo Casas Grandes road, reducing travel time and enhancing commercial and tourism exchange in Sonora and Chihuahua.
- Who is responsible for the project? The Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT) is managing the modernization project.
- What are the key improvements in this project? The project includes 22 kilometers of new construction, 45 kilometers of reconstruction, seven bridges, drainage systems, signage, and environmental impact studies.
- When did the project start and when is it expected to finish? The modernization project began in March of the previous year and is projected to conclude by the end of this year.
- Why is this project important for Sonora and Chihuahua? This initiative will benefit 115,000 residents and stimulate social and economic development in the region by improving transportation and connectivity.
