CDMX Toll Booths Offering Free Passage Today, June 15th, Due to CNTE Protest

CNTE Occupies La Viga Toll Booth on Naucalpan-Ecatepec Highway

One of the most active points during the morning was the La Viga toll plaza, where over 150 CNTE members gathered to partially clear vehicle passage.

The demonstrators arrived at the site aboard a bus and belong to various union sections from across the country, including:

• Section 35 and 58 from Zacatecas.
• Section 7 from Chiapas.
• Section 18 from Michoacán.

Upon arrival, the teachers raised the toll collection arms in two strategic lanes to allow free transit of vehicles. This action primarily benefited drivers coming from Azcapotzalco heading towards Ecatepec, as well as those seeking to merge onto the route towards the municipality of Tlalnepantla.

As of this report’s closing, authorities have not reported damage to infrastructure or vandalism in the area. Similarly, vehicular flow remains constant, although with a visible presence of demonstrators on the toll plaza areas.

Tlalpan Toll Booth Allows Free Transit for Motorists

Another point where the protest is taking place is the Tlalpan toll booth, located on the Mexico-Cuernavaca highway. Around 10:26 AM, a concentration of approximately one hundred CNTE members began, allowing free passage for motorists entering or exiting Mexico City.

During the mobilization, demonstrators announced via loudspeakers that the toll-free transit was part of the protest actions promoted by the organization. “Free passage, it’s a gift from the CNTE,” some participants expressed as vehicles passed through the toll booths without paying.

This measure led to smoother circulation at certain times of the morning; however, authorities recommend staying alert to potential changes in traffic operations due to the continuous presence of demonstrators.

SSC Deploys Surveillance Operation on Mexico-Cuernavaca Highway

In response to the mobilization announced by the CNTE, elements of the Citizen Security Secretariat implemented a preventive operation at various highway access points. On the Mexico-Cuernavaca highway, a police contingent equipped with riot shields was observed, whose primary function is to monitor the protest’s development and prevent incidents affecting user safety.

As of now, law enforcement officers have not intervened to prevent the toll booths from being cleared, nor have any confrontations between demonstrators and authorities been reported.

The SSC stated that it maintains constant communication with operational areas to track the evolution of the mobilizations and ensure safe transit conditions.

Alternative Routes to Avoid Disruptions from Free Toll Passage in CDMX

Although circulation remains open at points where the CNTE is present, authorities recommend taking precautions due to potential complications arising from the demonstrations.

Key recommendations include:

• Depart with ample time if planning to enter or exit Mexico City.
• Consult official traffic reports before starting a journey.
• Stay informed about the development of the mobilizations.
• Consider alternative routes in case of congestion.

For those traveling through the southern part of the capital, the SSC recommends using the Federal Mexico-Cuernavaca Highway as an alternative. This route can serve as an option in case of any unexpected closures or lane reductions on the toll highway.

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