March 8 in CDMX: what will be the route, closures and road alternatives

This Wednesday 8 Marchas part of International Women’s Day, various mobilizations will take place in Mexico City, which is why the Government of Mexico has informed of the accompaniment it will provide during the march, which should leave different contingents of the Monument to the Revolutionthere Roundabout of Fighting Women and the horse rideall are heading towards Basement capital and the Antimonumenta on Avenida Juárez.

The Government Secretariat (SECGOB) will be the one that will accompany the demonstrators through the Dialogue and Coexistence Brigade, made up of 400 officials from this agency, as well as the Women’s Secretariat and the Executing Body of the Global Human Rights System (IESIDH), in coordination with the Mexico City Human Rights Commission (CDHCM).

The Road Orientation Center of the Citizen Security Secretariat of Mexico City (OVIALSSCCDMX) published the routes that motorists, pedestrians and public transport users can take to reach their destination.

Exit points and closed streets

The main roads without access will be Reform Walk, Juarez Avenue, Central Axis and May 5.

-Angel of Independence (3:00 p.m.).

-Glorieta of women who fight (2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.).

– Insurgentes roundabout (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.).

-San Cosme metro (12:00 p.m.).

-Seville Metro (1:00 p.m.).

-Metro Revolution (1:00 p.m.).

-Palace of Fine Arts (1:00 p.m.).

traffic alternatives

-Axis 1 North.

-Axis 1 East.

– Avenue of the Insurgents.

– Chapultepec Avenue.

-José Maria Izazaga.

-Dr. Loza River.

-Fray Servando Teresa de Mier.

The public transport system metrobus He urged users to anticipate their transfers and keep an eye out for changes to the service for this March 8, as it might undergo some changes due to the march. It should be noted that in previous years the stations that run along Avenida Reforma are the ones affected.

Until the closing of this note, the Public Transport System (STC) Metro It has not officially informed of the closures or the change of its services. However, the main station which will remain closed should be Zocalo-Tenochtitlan of line 2, which goes from Cuatro Caminos to Taxqueña.

Through a statement, the Secretary for Citizen Security (SSC) indicated that “in order to oversee the full exercise of the right to demonstrate, he will be responsible for general coordination with agencies, install the Morelos Base and monitor the starting points Likewise, they indicated that the Global Mechanism for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists will be present, which will provide mediation support during the tour.

For its part, the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) in Mexico City will carry out a safety and traffic operation for the protection of the various events that take place throughout the 8m. For these actions, a deployment of 800 policewomen along the way and thousand 700 more waiting in case you need help.

All the women who will integrate the security device will have the appropriate personal protective equipment, which consists of helmet, shield, full uniform and fire extinguisher, to accompany the groups and individuals taking part in the march. In addition, the Rescue and Emergency Medical Team (ERUM) has designated two ambulances, 14 motorized ambulances and 50 paramedics to respond to any medical emergencies that may arise at the scene.