Crews clear seven Cabo San Lucas streets after Rachel's rains; drivers urged to use caution
Public Services is using heavy machinery on avenues including Nicolás Tamaral and Leona Vicario, in the Cangrejos, Jacaranda and Centro neighborhoods.
Cabo San Lucas' Public Services department is working on at least seven streets to remove debris carried by Hurricane Rachel's rains, the Los Cabos municipal government reported. Work is concentrated in the Cangrejos, Jacaranda and Centro neighborhoods, and authorities asked drivers to be careful in the work zones.
Streets with crews
According to the municipality, crews are working on:
- Avenida Nicolás Tamaral
- Avenida Leona Vicario
- Calle Cabo San Lucas
- Avenida Miguel Hidalgo
- Calle Libertad
- Avenida Paseo Pacífico
- Avenida Los Cabos
Delegation coordinator José Ramón Sánchez Guluarte said department staff were working on Nicolás Tamaral and Leona Vicario avenues to remove the accumulated material.
Equipment on site
Crews are using motor graders, backhoes, front loaders and dump trucks. This equipment clears the sand, rocks and mud that floodwater leaves on the pavement and regrades dirt sections.
What to expect on the road
The municipality warned of heavy traffic and narrow stretches in the work zones. In practice, that means slow going at rush hour and reduced lanes while machinery is operating.
Tips for the coming days:
- Allow extra time if your route uses Nicolás Tamaral, Leona Vicario or Miguel Hidalgo.
- Follow signs and instructions from crews on site.
- Slow down: loose material left on the asphalt reduces tire grip, especially for motorcycles.
- Do not pass moving machinery or park next to work zones.
The repairs close out a week with two hurricanes on Baja California Sur's radar: Polo, which made landfall in Comondú, and Rachel, which forced school closures in Los Cabos on Thursday and Friday.
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