### Delayed Road Repairs Blamed on Cespt Works in Tijuana’s Older Districts
Issues surrounding road maintenance in Tijuana, primarily due to projects undertaken by the Comisión Estatal de Servicios Públicos de Tijuana (Cespt), are surfacing predominantly in the city’s older areas, according to José Díaz Verdugo, the subdirector técnico of Cespt.
Approximately 60% of the backlog in road repairs stems from Cespt’s work, predominantly affecting the Independence district, which encompasses areas like Zona Centro and Playas de Tijuana. Additional impacted areas include the Juan Ojeda district (encompassing Libertad, Mesa de Otay, Buena Vista), and the district of Paraíso (including neighborhoods like Aviación, Calete, and Hipódromo).
Díaz Verdugo attributes the issue to antiquated infrastructure and poor paving conditions within these zones, which have exacerbated road repair delays.
To tackle this historic backlog, Cespt leadership, headed by Jesús García Castro, concluded a 50 million peso tender in July to employ six companies tasked with carrying out the necessary repairs. The organizations involved will handle both concrete and asphalt pothole repairs.
The comprehensive pothole repair program aims to address 30% of the existing backlog, translating to the rehabilitation of 70,000 square meters of pavement within the current year. The goal is to repair 90% of potholes generated by regular maintenance activities undertaken by Cespt. The program envisions a 30% reduction annually over the next couple of years, culminating in a 90-95% reduction by the end of the current administration.
### Secondary Article: Tijuana Faces Water Supply Challenges Amid Infrastructure Issues
In related news, higher altitudes in Tijuana could experience water supply problems, as indicated by Cespt. The aging infrastructure not only affects road maintenance but also water distribution systems. With the growing demand for water during the summer months—an increase nearing 10%—the supply challenges become more pressing.
Cespt has advised residents to adopt water-saving measures to ensure a consistent supply. On top of that, there are ongoing efforts to secure a substantial 700-million-peso bank loan over 15 years to address road deterioration in the industrial zone of Otay.
Cespt aims to mitigate both water and road maintenance issues through these comprehensive plans, ensuring better infrastructure and service delivery for the residents of Tijuana.