Los Cabos opens rebuilt Ignacio Zaragoza street in downtown San José del Cabo after 26.3 million peso project
The work, between Centenario avenue and Vicente Guerrero, included concrete paving, new water and sewer lines, storm drainage, sidewalks and street lighting.
The Los Cabos municipal government has handed over the full rebuild of Ignacio Zaragoza street, between Centenario avenue and Vicente Guerrero, in downtown San José del Cabo. The project cost 26,333,816 pesos, paid with federal revenue-sharing funds (Ramo 28), the city said on Tuesday, October 13.
What the work included
This was more than a new road surface. According to the city, the project covered:
- Hydraulic concrete paving.
- New drinking water and sanitary sewer lines.
- Storm drainage infrastructure.
- Rebuilt sidewalks, ramps and driveways.
- Street lighting.
At the handover, Mayor Christian Agúndez Gómez said the city is delivering works that are useful, well built and change people's lives. Also present were Public Works director Christopher Enrique González, municipal trustee Nélida Dolores de Martina Alfaro Rosas, state legislator Omar Torres Orozco and neighborhood representative Carlos Espinoza Castro.
Why it matters downtown
Zaragoza is one of the streets in San José del Cabo's historic center, home to shops, offices and visitor traffic. Replacing pipes at the same time as the pavement keeps the new street from being dug up soon after to fix leaks or sewer lines, a common problem on older roads.
The storm drainage piece matters this week. The State Civil Protection Council is monitoring Hurricane Simon, which could bring 25 to 50 millimeters (1 to 2 inches) of rain to the southern part of the state through Friday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Where the money comes from
Ramo 28 funds are federal revenue transfers to states and municipalities that local governments can spend at their discretion, unlike earmarked funds. In other words, the city chose to direct this part of its budget to the street.
Reporting problems
Residents who notice sinking pavement, leaks or broken streetlights on this stretch can report them to Los Cabos City Hall (Blvd. Mijares 1413, Centro, San José del Cabo) or by phone at (624) 146 7600. Giving the street and a nearby landmark speeds up the response.
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