Authorities Expropriate Land for Nextlalpan Overpass

President Claudia Sheinbaum published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the Decree declaring the expropriation, for public utility purposes, of a 24,384.16m² tract of land located in the municipality of Nextlalpan, State of Mexico, to build the Nextlalpan Vehicular Overpass. The expropriated surface forms part of the right-of-way required for the extension of Line 1 of the Suburban Train (Lecheria-Felipe Ángeles International Airport).

The measure, signed by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT), aligns with the objectives of the National Development Plan 2025-2030 and the Sectoral Program for Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport, which prioritize improving mobility and connectivity in key industrial and metropolitan regions across the country.

The Nextlalpan Vehicular Overpass will serve as complementary infrastructure to streamline local and regional circulation, reduce travel times, and provide safer access to public transport services. The federal government declared that the expropriation is carried out for reasons of public utility, as established in Article 27 of the Mexican Constitution and the Expropriation Law.

The measure transfers ownership of the land to the State, with the commitment to grant fair compensation to legitimate owners, based on the appraisal conducted by the Institute of Administration and Appraisals of National Assets (INDAABIN).

Key Details of the Decree

The official document specifies that:

• The total area expropriated is 24,384.16m², located within the municipality of Nextlalpan, State of Mexico

• The land will be exclusively used for the construction and operation of the Nextlalpan Vehicular Overpass, under the administration of the SICT

• The SICT is instructed to formalize the land transfer, notify affected parties, and process the indemnities in accordance with the law

• The ministry must ensure that the project complies with safety, mobility, and urban development standards

Second Publication and Legal Effects

This decree is issued as a “second publication,” confirming a previous declaration of public utility for the same property. The second publication gives definitive legal effect, authorizing the government to proceed with occupation and construction activities.

Once published in the Official Gazette, the decree enters into force, allowing federal authorities to initiate works and occupation procedures for the designated area.

The Nextlalpan Vehicular Overpass forms part of a series of infrastructure works aimed at strengthening the transport network connecting northern municipalities of the State of Mexico with the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and the Suburban Train.

According to the SICT, these projects seek to reduce traffic bottlenecks, improve industrial logistics routes, and promote orderly urban development in rapidly expanding metropolitan zones.

Complementary Mobility Works in Lecheria

In parallel, the Government of the State of Mexico, through the Ministry of Mobility, has begun rehabilitation, paving, and modernization works on access roads and surrounding streets near the Modal Transfer Station (ETRAM) at Lecheria Station of the Suburban Train Buenavista-Cuautitlan.

During a site inspection, Daniel Sibaja, Minister of Mobility, explained that the works will last six months and aim to improve safety and efficiency for more than 84,000 daily users. The project, with an investment of MX$49.9 million (US$2.69 million), includes paving, curb and sidewalk reconstruction, installation of new lighting systems, and updated pedestrian and vehicle signage.

The works will take place on Circunvalacion Street, Avenida del Parque, and the North Access to Lecheria Station, introducing geometric adjustments for smoother traffic flow and improved pedestrian-vehicle coexistence. A storage lane and an English turn lane will also be rehabilitated to prevent congestion and ensure direct, well-marked access to the ETRAM.