In the meantime, we’ll have to live with the deterioration of our cars due to the poor condition of the roads and highways, which increasingly resemble bombed-out areas.
Governor Víctor Castro admitted that the federal “Bachetón” program did not fully fulfill its objective in the state. “It worked only partially, and I’m going to state that publicly. We must also acknowledge what isn’t working well.”
“I think there were contractors who were responsible for up to 250 miles that couldn’t fulfill their obligations; some sections were left unfinished,” he said. (Gasp)
The program, launched in November of last year with a joint investment of$6 million from the federal government and the state government, to fill potholes, didn’t work.
Castro announced that, given this situation, the traditional road maintenance program will be put into action again, but with additional resources. “I expected them to be ready before Easter due to the influx of tourists. If they at least fix the Loreto section, by filling in the potholes, it will be a great step forward,” he said.
He also reported that the comprehensive modernization of the road network is planned to begin next year. In this regard, he presented an alternative proposal to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT): instead of widening the highway in the Loreto area, extend the road to San Ignacio through the Gulf, avoiding the costly repairs in the Sierra de la Giganta. And the potholes?
“Breaking up and expanding roads would be extremely expensive. The Gulf alternative would save time and resources. I’m going to present that proposal to President Sheinbaum; I already did so with the head of the SICT,” Castro stated.
And the potholes?