Autopista Toluca–Naucalpan
Toll highway between Naucalpan and Toluca
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The Autopista Toluca–Naucalpan (English: Toluca-Naucalpan expressway), designated in the Mexican federal highway network as Federal Highway 134D, is a 39.2-kilometer toll road that connects the Toluca Valley —beginning near Boulevard Aeropuerto and the Libramiento Nororiente de Toluca— with the western area of the Valley of Mexico, linking directly with the Autopista Chamapa–Lechería (Federal Highway 57D), within the municipality of Naucalpan de Juárez.
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State Highway 36 near San Nicolás Peralta La Glorieta / Santa Cruz Ayotuxco
 Autopista Toluca–Naucalpan | |
|---|---|
| Carretera Federal 134D | |
 Autopista Toluca–Naucalpan highlighted in red | |
| Route information | |
| Maintained by Sistema de Autopistas, Aeropuertos, Servicios Conexos y Auxiliares del Estado de México (SAASCAEM) | |
| Length | 39.2 km (24.4 mi) |
| Existed | October 21, 2020–present |
| Major junctions | |
| West end | Vicinity of Toluca International Airport, Toluca |
| Libramiento Nororiente de Toluca State Highway 36 near San Nicolás Peralta La Glorieta / Santa Cruz Ayotuxco | |
| East end |  Autopista Chamapa–Lechería in Naucalpan de Juárez |
| Location | |
| Country | Mexico |
| State | México |
| Municipalities | Toluca Lerma Huixquilucan Naucalpan de Juárez |
| Highway system | |
| Expressways of Mexico | |
| Secondary characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MEX 134D (Federal Highway 134D) |
| Speed limit | .svg) |
| Number of lanes | 4 (2 per direction) |
| Toll plazas | Chamapa, Ayotuxco, San Nicolás and Cerrillo |
| Toll rate | $194 MXN (full route, car)[1] |
| Maintained by | Sistema de Autopistas, Aeropuertos, Servicios Conexos y Auxiliares del Estado de México (SAASCAEM) |
| Concessionaire | Autovan (Grupo Higa) |
| Network | Expressways of Mexico |
History
The Autopista Toluca–Naucalpan originally began to take shape during the administration of Governor Arturo Montiel, but was officially promoted during the tenure of Enrique Peña Nieto as Governor of the State of Mexico (2006–2012).[2][3]
In April 2007, the concession to build, operate, and maintain the 39-kilometer expressway was awarded to the company Autovan. The initial plan called for an investment of between 4 and 5 billion pesos, with a projected opening between 2009 and 2011. The original concession was granted for 30 years, but was later extended to 60 years.[4]
Despite the projected timelines, construction was stalled for years due to significant opposition from local indigenous communities. Much of the expressway's route passed through the Bosque Otomí-Mexica, a protected natural area. From 2008 onward, indigenous communities in municipalities such as Lerma and Huixquilucan began organizing against the project, arguing that it would destroy sacred sites and pilgrimage routes.
In 2016, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) issued a recommendation stating that the right to prior, free, and informed consultation of indigenous communities had been violated, and that the environmental impact assessments did not meet international standards. The case also reached bodies of the United Nations and the IACHR.
Inauguration
After more than 10 years of legal disputes and modifications to certain sections to mitigate environmental damage, the expressway was finally inaugurated on October 21, 2020 under the administration of Governor Alfredo del Mazo. Its total cost soared from the originally projected 4 billion pesos to over 11 billion pesos. It is now considered one of the most expensive toll roads in the State of Mexico. Its main technical achievement is the reduction of travel time between Toluca International Airport and the western Mexico City metropolitan area to just 22 minutes.[5]
Route
The Autopista Toluca–Naucalpan begins in the municipality of Toluca, specifically at the interchange with Boulevard Aeropuerto and the Libramiento Nororiente. At this starting point, the first 4.5 kilometers of the route serve as a toll-free section. It then connects with State Highway 36 near San Nicolás Peralta and continues for more than 10 kilometers to the junction between La Glorieta and Santa Cruz Ayotuxco. Within the municipality of Huixquilucan, the road crosses numerous viaducts and tunnels through the rugged forested terrain of the area. Finally, the road terminates at the Autopista Chamapa–Lechería, part of Federal Highway 57D, which serves as an eastern ring road of the ZMVM.
Characteristics and importance
The Autopista Toluca–Naucalpan passes through the State of Mexico municipalities of Toluca, Lerma, Huixquilucan, and Naucalpan de Juárez. In its initial stretch, the road runs across the flatlands of the Toluca Valley, before entering and traversing a largely mountainous and forested route through the Sierra de las Cruces. Due to this complex topography, the highway relies on a series of viaducts and tunnels to cross the ravines of the natural environment, achieving an efficient connection between the valley and the western metropolitan area.
Major intersections
| State | Municipality | mi | km | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Mexico | Toluca | 0.0 | 0 | Boulevard Aeropuerto Miguel Alemán Valdés |  Towards the Toluca International Airport |
| Lerma | 2.5 | 4 | Libramiento Nororiente de Toluca |
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| 3.1 | 5 |  Cerrillo toll plaza |
Start of the toll section | ||
| 6.2 | 10 | State Highway 36 near San Nicolás Peralta |
San Nicolás toll plaza on expressway entry | ||
| Huixquilucan | 15.4 | 24.8 | La Glorieta / Santa Cruz Ayotuxco | Ayotuxco toll plaza on expressway entry | |
| 19.2 | 30.9 | Túnel Chimalpa I | |||
| 19.7 | 31.7 | Puente Chimalpa I | |||
| 19.8 | 31.8 | Túnel Chimalpa II | |||
| 20.4 | 32.9 | Puente La Concordia[a] | |||
| 21.1 | 34 | Runaway truck ramp | West-east direction only | ||
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 23.6 | 38 | Chamapa toll plaza |
Last toll plaza before the end in the Autopista Chamapa-Lechería | |
| 24.3 | 39.2 | Autopista Chamapa–Lechería (Fed. 57D) |
Eastern terminus with Federal Highway 134 (Carretera Libre) | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi Indicates toll road or toll collection point Indicates runaway truck ramp | |||||