Bridge Progress, Metro Growth: Mexico's Infrastructure Week

SICT reports 42% progress on Mexico State's Alameda Oriente 2 bridge, part of a wider 2026 federal push to rebuild quake-damaged infrastructure. In addition, Mexico's Valle de México metro zone grows to 84 units, adding Hidalgo and Morelos municipalities to guide housing, water, and infrastructure planning.

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Alameda Oriente 2 Bridge in Mexico State Reaches 42% Completion

Construction of the Alameda Oriente 2 bridge in Mexico State is 42% complete and on track to finish in October, Mexico's Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) reported, with work on a second, larger structure set to begin in November as part of a broader federal push to rebuild transportation links damaged by the 2017 earthquake.

Mexico's Largest Metropolitan Zone Expands

As of this week, the official boundaries of the Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México (ZMVM) now include Huitzilac in Morelos and seven additional municipalities in Hidalgo, expanding the metropolitan area from 76 to 84 territorial units. The change was formalized through a declaration published in the DOF by Mexico's Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development (SEDATY), alongside the governments of Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Hidalgo, and Morelos.

Fortinet, Alestra Strengthen Telecom Cybersecurity in Mexico

For telecommunications companies managing infrastructure and services for thousands of organizations, the ability to respond to cyber threats is increasingly tied to how quickly security and network operations can identify and address risks. To address this scenario, Fortinet and Alestra are moving toward a more automated operating model through the integration of managed security services and security orchestration, automation, and response capabilities.

Fonatur Commits MX$7.13 Billion to Sustainable Tourism in Nayarit

Mexico's National Fund for Tourism Promotion (Fonatur) initiated development on 542.32ha for the first phase of the Sustainable Tourism Center (CTS) Compostela in the state of Nayarit. The project involves a total investment of MX$7.13 billion (US$420.63 million) and integrates two distinct Sustainable Tourism Projects (PTS): Boca de Chila and Chacala-Las Cuevas. The public-private development aims to create a new destination for domestic and international travelers while establishing a model for environmentally responsible tourism along Mexico's Pacific coast.

Mexico Advances Buenavista Rail Hub to Hidalgo and Queretaro

Terminal Buenavista, a historic railway hub located just outside Mexico City's historic center, has entered the second phase of a major expansion project designed to transform it into the central multimodal node for Mexico's expanding passenger rail network. The modernization project is designed to accommodate new regional lines connecting the capital to Pachuca and Queretaro while scaling the terminal's daily capacity to serve more than 180,000 passengers.