The City of Mexicali launched days ago a street pavement project expected to improve road conditions in major avenues
The City of Mexicali started Tuesday several public works projects that seek to renew pavement of local streets.
Mexicali Mayor Norma Bustamante said although the projects are not expected to rehabilitate all streets local residents and visitors will be able to see a significant improvement.
In order to rehabilitate all Mexicali streets the city would need a major investment estimated at over $157 million USD, the mayor said.
“We ask people to pay their property taxes,” Mayor Bustamante said regarding the expenditure of city funds for street rehabilitation. “And we also ask residents to take care of the pavement.”
Recently, the city was awarded funds from illegal vehicle registration for street rehabilitation.
The mayor said exceeding funds will be used for streets.
Last year, the city recorded over $4 million USD in Mexican currency in unspent funds.
The mayor said the city plans to begin street rehabilitation in major avenues and then follow with surrounding areas.
City Public Works Director Alberto Ibarra said pothole projects began immediately.
Last week, the State Public Utilities Commission of Mexicali announced a similar pothole covering project.
The city contracted eight companies and assigned six public works groups for street rehabilitation.
Theft of manhole cover theft solution sought
About 10 manhole covers are reported stolen every week in Mexicali by individuals who sell metal in recycling businesses.
In order to address theft the Mexicali Public Utilities Commission has replaced those covers with covers made from other materials.
The agency has also recorded at least three car accidents caused by missing covers in the last six months, Commission Manager Armando Carrasco told La Crónica newspaper.
Those involved in the accidents receive compensation, the manager said.
Theft is mostly reported in southeast Mexicali — one of the highest crime areas.
So far, the agency has replaced over 50 manhole covers this year.
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