### Pedestrian Bridge at Macroplaza 50% Complete; Set for September Completion
The construction of the pedestrian bridge over Bulevar Manuel J. Clouthier, adjacent to Macroplaza, has reached 50% completion and is expected to be finished by September. According to Gina Arana Cruz, a council member from the XXIV Ayuntamiento of Tijuana, the bridge will ensure safe passage for thousands of pedestrians moving between the Macroplaza commercial area and Avenida Paseo del Río. This route is significant as it includes access to several universities, high schools, the regional IMSS hospital, the State DIF, the Maternal and Child Hospital, and a major commercial zone.
The councilwoman highlighted that the community initially proposed this bridge project back in 2021. Approximately 8,000 people are anticipated to benefit from this development, although the number might have increased due to recent commercial growth. With an investment of 27 million pesos, the bridge aims to be completed before the current municipal administration concludes.
Arana Cruz noted that the bridge would comply with the new Mobility Law, featuring ramps for individuals with disabilities or the elderly, as well as bays for the boarding and alighting of public and private transport users.
### Additional Updates: Road Closures and Industry Developments
In related news, there may be partial road closures during the construction of the pedestrian bridge adjacent to Macroplaza. Local businesses and residents should plan accordingly to avoid potential disruptions.
In other construction-related updates, the local construction industry is preparing for a potential reduction in working hours as discussed by the Committee of the Construction Industry of Tijuana and Tecate (Comice TTR). Meanwhile, there has been a continued rise in the development of vertical and industrial projects in the area, further indicating the region’s growth.
### Historical Finds and Community News
Archaeological interest has also recently peaked with the discovery of a mastodon skeleton in Tijuana. The remains, uncovered on June 6, 1967, by workers at the San Antonio del Mar Resort construction site, are slated for analysis by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
In community news, a teacher’s union in Tijuana, CNTE, organized a caravan to protest delayed payments to approximately 3,000 interim teachers in the state. Additionally, the state’s Special Prosecutor’s Office clarified that families do not need to wait 72 hours to report a missing person, aiming to improve response times and support to affected families.
### Sports and Public Safety
In sports, Juan Carlos Osorio, a former Colombian national team coach, revealed having received two proposals to return to manage a national team, indicating possible changes in the leadership of Tijuana’s Xolos.
Public safety alerts include the discovery of human remains in Zona Río and Cañadas del Florido. This incident led to the temporary closure of a section of Paseo de los Héroes. There have also been indefinite protests by Federal Judiciary workers in Baja California, seeking dialogue with the Executive Branch over unresolved issues.
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