Government Allocates Funds for Road and Highway Renovation
The Michoacán government, under the Plan Michoacán por la Paz y la Justicia, will invest a mixed state and federal amount of 39,330 million pesos in infrastructure projects, announced Rogelio Zarazúa Sánchez, head of the Michoacán Communications and Public Works Secretariat (SCOP).
State and Federal Contributions
During a press conference led by Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, Zarazúa Sánchez explained that the state contribution will be 2,128 million pesos, allocated for actions in the areas of highways, roads, public works, and transportation.
Key Projects in Uruapan
In the municipality of Uruapan, 333 million pesos will be allocated for strategic projects such as:
- Construction of the third phase of Revolución Avenue
- Development of Las Torres Avenue
- Rehabilitation of Lázaro Cárdenas Avenue and the Industrial Boulevard between República del Salvador and Calzada La Fuente
- Improvement of the Papelera-La Hielera and Ricardo Flores Magón-Santa Rosa road segments
- Renovation of the Uruapan City Hall building
- Acquisition of public transportation units
Federal Projects for Enhanced Connectivity
Zarazúa Sánchez specified that federal projects focusing on strengthening the state’s connectivity have been approved, including:
- Construction of the Uruapan Ramal
- New Uruapan-Zamora highway
- Expansion of the Siglo XXI Freeway in the Cuatro Caminos segment
- Zitácuaro-Maravatío highway
Federal Plan for Road Conservation and Maintenance
The federal plan for road conservation and maintenance covers 59 segments totaling 2,748 kilometers, with an investment of 8,186 million pesos. Additionally, the construction of 95 artisanal roads spanning 369.5 kilometers at a cost of 2,297 million pesos will benefit 39 municipalities in the state.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total investment for infrastructure projects in Michoacán? The government has allocated 39,330 million pesos for these projects.
- What are the main areas of focus for the state and federal contributions? The funds will be used for highway, road, public works, and transportation projects.
- What specific projects are planned for the municipality of Uruapan? Projects include avenue constructions, road improvements, city hall renovation, and public transportation acquisition.
- What federal projects aim to enhance Michoacán’s connectivity? Approved projects include the construction of new highways and freeway expansions.
- What does the federal plan for road conservation and maintenance entail? The plan covers 59 segments, artisanal road construction, and a total investment of over 16,319 million pesos.
