Screen removal causes traffic chaos on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma

Mexico City's iconic Paseo de la Reforma is experiencing significant traffic disruptions as crews work to dismantle large screens and audio equipment installed for a public viewing of the Mexico vs. England soccer match. The affected area spans from the Estela de Luz to Avenida Hidalgo.

Central lanes on Reforma at Hidalgo are reduced as workers remove the audiovisual setup. Metallic barriers, initially placed to protect Metrobús Line 7 stations during the World Cup festivities, remain in place, causing passengers to disembark before their usual stops. While the Metrobús system is operating, the infrastructure changes impact passenger flow.

The Glorieta del Ángel de la Independencia is particularly congested, with a stage, trucks, and numerous workers involved in the deinstallation process. Additionally, a line of trucks from the Ministry of Public Works and Services occupies the Metrobús dedicated lane, forcing other vehicles to share a single lane with the public bus.

The ongoing work also obstructs traffic light visibility for both drivers and pedestrians along the Reforma stretch from Hidalgo to Estela de Luz. The Center for Traffic Orientation of the Secretariat of Citizen Security advises commuters to use Avenida Chapultepec and Circuito Interior as alternative routes.