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Mexican Federal Highway 85

Highway in Mexico

Highway in Mexico

FieldValue
countryMEX
typeFH
route85
maintSecretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation
length_km1213
length_ref
length_round2
establishedJuly 1, 1936
direction_aSouth
terminus_ain Mexico City
junctionin Pachuca
in Ciudad Valles
in Ciudad Victoria
in Monterrey
direction_bNorth
terminus_bat the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge at the U.S.-Mexico Border in Nuevo Laredo
previous_typeFH
previous_route84
next_typeFH
next_route85D

in Ciudad Valles in Ciudad Victoria in Monterrey

Federal Highway 85 () connects Mexico City with the Mexico–United States border at Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. Highway 85 runs through Monterrey, Nuevo León; Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas; Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí; and Pachuca, Hidalgo. It ends at the intersection of Highway 95 in the San Pedro area of Mexico City. Highway 85 is the original route of the Pan-American Highway from the border to the capital as well as the Inter-American Highway.

Through most of Tamaulipas and Nuevo León, it is a freeway and is essentially a southern continuation of U.S. Interstate 35. Highway 85 has two alternate toll routes (Autopistas); both are named Carretera Federal 85D; one is from Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey (123.1 kilometers MXN$177) and Pachuca to Mexico City (45.8 kilometers MXN$33). Highway 85D has wider lanes, offers a more direct route, and is continuously being repaired and repaved.

Description

Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, to Monterrey, Nuevo León

Federal Highway 85 is a 6-lane divided unrestricted access road from Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey. Gateway to the Americas International Bridge in Nuevo Laredo is the highway's starting point. In Nuevo Laredo MFH 85 is also known as Reforma Avenue passing through Downtown Nuevo Laredo and Nuevo Laredo's main commercial districts and Industrial Parks. At kilometer 26 there is a Mexican customs stop known as Garita Kilómetro 26. All vehicles exiting the border area are required to stop for inspection and proof of citizenship is required. The highway is divided into Highway 85 (known as la libre; the "free road") and the toll Highway 85D (known as la cuota) whose starting point at the World Trade International Bridge in Nuevo Laredo then connects with MFH85 then splitting again after the Mexican check point. At about midway between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey, Highway 85 crosses the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range (at the Paso de Mamulique). Highway 85 passes through several cities and small towns including:

  • Nuevo Laredo
  • Sabinas Hidalgo
  • Salinas Victoria
  • Escobedo
  • San Nicolás de los Garza
  • Monterrey

Monterrey, Nuevo León to Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas

Federal Highway 85 in Monterrey is mainly a 6-lane divided unrestricted access road. In Monterrey the highway intersects various highways and loops. At the southern end it becomes a 4-lane divided highway leading to Linares, Nuevo León. From Linares to Ciudad Victoria the highway becomes a 2 lane road. Highway 85 passes through several cities and small towns including:

  • Montemorelos
  • Linares
  • Allende
  • Santiago
  • Villagrán
  • Hidalgo
  • Ciudad Victoria

Ciudad Victoria, Tamulipas to Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas

Federal Highway 85 is a 2-lane divided highway from Ciudad Victoria to Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas. Highway 85 passes through mainly rural areas.

Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas to Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí

Federal Highway 85 is a 2-lane divided highway from Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas to Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí. Highway 85 passes through mainly rural areas.

Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí to Pachuca, Hidalgo

Federal Highway 85 is a 2-lane divided highway from Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí to Actopan, Hidalgo. From Actopan to Pachuca, Hidalgo it becomes a 4-lane divided highway. Highway 85 passes through several cities and small towns including:

  • Tamazunchale
  • Axtla de Terrazas
  • Ixmiquilpan
  • Actopan
  • Pachuca

Pachuca, Hidalgo to Mexico City

Federal Highway 85 is a 4-lane divided highway from Pachuca, Hidalgo to Mexico City. Highway 85 passes through several cities and small towns including:

  • Villanueva
  • Ecatepec
  • Teotihuacán de Arista
  • Mexico City

Junction list

StateLocationRoad(s)NotesNorthern EndSouthern End
TamaulipasNuevo LaredoGateway to the Americas International Bridge and at the United States border
[[File:Carretera federal 2.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 2
Tamaulipas State Highway 1
[[Image:Carretera federal 85D.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 85DAlternate Toll Route
Nuevo LeónMonterrey[[Image:Carretera federal 85D.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 85DAlternate Toll Route
[[File:Carretera federal 53.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 53
[[File:Carretera federal 54.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 54
[[Image:Carretera federal 40.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 40
Montemorelos[[File:Carretera federal 35.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 35
TamaulipasCiudad Victoria[[File:Carretera federal 101.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 101
Llera[[Image:Carretera federal 81.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 81
Ciudad Mante[[File:Carretera federal 80.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 80
San Luis PotosíCiudad Valles[[File:Carretera federal 120.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 120
HidalgoIxmiquilpan[[File:Carretera federal 45.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 45
Pachuca[[Image:Carretera federal 130.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 130
[[Image:Carretera federal 85D.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 85DAlternate Toll Route
MexicoEcatepec de Morelos[[Image:Carretera federal 85D.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 85DAlternate Toll Route
[[Image:Carretera federal 132.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 132
Distrito FederalMexico City[[Image:Carretera federal 95.svg15px]] Mexican Federal Highway 95

References

References

  1. (2011). "Datos Viales de Tamaulipas". Dirección General de Servicios Técnicos, [[Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes]].
  2. (2011). "Datos Viales de San Luis Potosí". Dirección General de Servicios Técnicos, [[Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes]].
  3. (2011). "Datos Viales de Hidalgo". Dirección General de Servicios Técnicos, [[Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes]].
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