Michoacán invests 10.4 billion pesos in infrastructure in Morelia; highlights cable car and Morebús
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The state of Michoacán is investing 10.4 billion pesos in infrastructure projects in Morelia to improve mobility and quality of life.
- Key projects include the Morelia cable car (3 billion pesos) and the Morebús transport system (2.9 billion pesos).
- Additional investments are allocated to the second ring road and various traffic interchanges to enhance metropolitan connectivity.
The government of Michoacán is undertaking a significant infrastructure development plan in the state capital, Morelia, with an investment totaling 10.4 billion pesos. Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla stated these projects aim to transform mobility and enhance the quality of life for the city's residents.
Among the most prominent projects is the Morelia cable car, which has received an allocation of nearly 3 billion pesos. Another major initiative is the Morebús public transport system, representing an investment of 2.9 billion pesos. These projects are expected to significantly alter urban transportation.
Further bolstering connectivity, the state is constructing over 51 kilometers of the second ring road, divided into segments 1, 4, and 5. This extensive road project is receiving an additional 2.9 billion pesos. The plan also includes investments in strategic traffic distributors and overpasses, such as the Paso Eréndira (442 million pesos) and the Monarca distributor (380 million pesos).
Other infrastructure improvements include the Independencia distributor (350 million pesos), the Paso Catrinas (295 million pesos), and the completed expansion of Amalia Solórzano avenue (206 million pesos). These combined efforts underscore a comprehensive strategy to modernize Morelia's infrastructure and facilitate smoother urban movement.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.