Los Cabos, Baja California Sur – The municipality of Los Cabos has taken a major step to relieve traffic on the Transpeninsular Highway by agreeing to donate land for the Los Cabos Interurban Axis. The move aims to create a new route linking Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. This project promises to cut commute times and reduce congestion in urban zones.
According to the Urban Planning Institute, more than 63,000 vehicles use the Transpeninsular Highway each day. Of these, 66 percent travel between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, while the other 34 percent serve the wider tourist corridor. Daily backups have strained local roads and highlighted the need for alternative routes.
Los Cabos Interurban Axis
The Interurban Axis will serve as a direct link between the two main population centers in the municipality. It will run parallel to the existing highway and bypass the most crowded urban sections. Mayor Christian Agúndez announced that 15 property owners—including private developers and the San Lucas Ejido—have agreed to donate land for the hub and connecting roads.
Mayor Agúndez praised the collaboration. “We have taken a huge step forward in terms of mobility, urban development, and city planning,” he said during the ceremony at the INDEM meeting room. The event included municipal officials, ejidatarios, and representatives of the local business community.
Roberto Flores, director of urban development, and Beatriz González of IMPLAN Los Cabos played key roles in negotiating the land transfers. Their work laid the groundwork for the agreement, which must now proceed through technical planning and environmental review before construction begins.
The mayor also underscored intergovernmental cooperation. “I thank President Claudia Sheinbaum and Governor Víctor Castro,” he said. “Without their support, progress on urban planning and mobility in Los Cabos would be impossible.” Their backing secures funding and ensures alignment with state and federal infrastructure priorities.
Construction of the Los Cabos Interurban Axis is expected to start in early 2026, following completion of detailed engineering studies. Once open, the new route should divert thousands of vehicles daily, easing pressure on local avenues and improving safety. For residents and tourists alike, it promises a faster, more reliable journey between the area’s two main cities.
