La Paz pothole repairs: streets being worked Oct. 26–31
After fixing nearly 700 potholes last week, crews are on Luis Roldán bypass, Forjadores, Santa Bárbara and other roads.
The La Paz city government has scheduled pothole repairs from October 26 to 31 on six city roads, including the Luis Roldán bypass and Forjadores Boulevard. Public Services crews fixed nearly 700 potholes the previous week, Mayor Milena Quiroga Romero said.
According to the city, recent work focused on the Península Sur, Santa Fe, La Cima and Paraíso del Sol neighborhoods. Crews will keep working daily through the end of the year.
Stretches scheduled this week
- Luis Roldán bypass, from Agustín Olachea to Forjadores.
- Pino Payas, from Francisco J. Mújica to Santa Rosa Boulevard.
- Santa Bárbara Boulevard, from Santa Rosa to San Isidro.
- Camino Vecinal by UABCS, from Universidad Avenue to Venezuela Street.
- Esmeralda Street, in the Canalecón area.
- Forjadores Boulevard, from Colosio to the Camino Real entrance.
How it affects your commute
Forjadores and the Luis Roldán bypass link the city's south and east with downtown, so expect lane reductions and slow traffic while crews work. If you're heading to UABCS or out through Camino Real, consider alternate routes or leave a few minutes early.
Obey crew signs and cones: freshly laid material needs time to set, and driving over it at speed can damage it and endanger workers.
Background
September and October rains typically multiply potholes in La Paz, as standing water weakens the pavement. The city has reported more than 8,200 potholes repaired during the rainy season, at a pace of 300 to 400 a day. With more rain forecast this week, some stretches may need further work.
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