Mexico highway closures halt traffic on Puebla and Cuernavaca routes

A total shutdown of the Mexico‑Puebla toll road was reported on July 8, 2026 after parents and teachers from the Celestin Freinet school blocked both directions near the San Marcos toll plaza. The protest followed a violent police raid on the school. Authorities advised drivers to use the Arco Norte bypass or alternate federal routes and to proceed with caution.

Separately, a double‑vehicle crash on the Mexico‑Cuernavaca highway near Huitzilac in Morelos forced a full closure of that stretch. A tractor‑trailer overturned and a second accident killed a private‑car driver, prompting rescue teams to intervene. Officials urged motorists to stop before the incident zone or divert to the free road, warning of wet pavement and dense fog.

Both closures disrupted regional travel, creating long queues and prompting officials to recommend alternate routes and heightened safety measures.