Mexico City traffic slows 35% as protests and metro closure cause congestion

On Monday, June 22, 2026, Mexico City's mobility system recorded a 35% rise in typical travel times across main arteries. The slowdown stemmed from three scheduled protests and a selective shutdown of mass‑transit infrastructure.

Metro service at the Zócalo/Tenochtitlan station on Line 2 was halted indefinitely, diverting an estimated 65,000 daily passengers to nearby Allende and Pino Suárez stations. Line 9 also suffered reduced train frequency, with delays of up to 12 minutes per convoy during the morning peak. Average vehicle speed on key corridors such as the Circuito Interior and Anillo Periférico fell to 18 km/h between 07:00 and 10:00.

Meteorological officials reported a low of 14 °C and a high between 26 °C‑28 °C, with a 60% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after 17:00, conditions that historically cut surface‑transport speed by an additional 40%. No environmental contingency was active, and air‑quality indices remained within good‑to‑regular ranges.

Vehicle restrictions under the regular “Hoy No Circula” program kept 15% of the capital’s fleet off the roads from 05:00 to 22:00, but bottlenecks persisted near Reforma and Insurgentes Norte. To mitigate impacts, RTP and Metrobús increased service frequency by 10% on routes converging on the historic centre. Authorities advised commuters to plan departures at least 45 minutes early and use navigation apps for real‑time alternate routes.