This Thursday morning, residents of the neighborhood surrounding the Sports Palace They blocked the main access roads in Bicentennial Circuit and the street Indigoin protest against a megaconstruction that is planned to be carried out in the area.
The blockade, which affects both traffic from north to south and from south to north, generated road chaos in the surrounding area and caused authorities to suggest that motorists look for alternative routes.
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The protesters are strongly opposed to the release of permits for this large-scale work, which they say will affect residents’ basic services, with water supply being the main cause of concern.
Neighbors argue that the arrival of construction could overload local infrastructure, compromising access to drinking water and other vital resources for those who live in the area.
As the protest progresses, the closure of the side of the Bicentenario Circuit was also reported, further complicating traffic on this key artery of the Mexico City.
For now, the authorities have not issued an official statement, although it is expected that dialogue between the parties involved can open a possible negotiation.
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Faced with this situation, traffic authorities have urged drivers to take alternate routes and avoid the area, while residents remain firm in their position against what they call “excessive megaconstruction.”