**Viaducto Elevado in Tijuana to Partially Open Ahead of Tourist Fair**
**Tijuana** – The Elevated Viaduct in Tijuana will partially open before the scheduled Tourist Fair in April 2025, according to Kurt Honold, the state’s Secretary of Economy. The plan focuses on enabling the use of the segment from the International Line to Matadero Canyon initially, with the aim of connecting to Matadero Canyon afterward.
Honold mentioned this partial opening seeks to utilize the most advanced section of the project, leaving the total completion for the final part of next year. He highlighted the Federal Government’s positive commitment to expedite the construction efforts.
**Secondary Article: Construction Updates and Roadblocks in Tijuana**
Further developments reveal that while the intentions to partially open the Elevated Viaduct are moving forward, there are other significant infrastructure works ongoing in Tijuana. An expert has cited that insufficient preliminary studies have been a hindrance to the viaduct project’s progress.
Additionally, the Secretary of Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Territorial Reorganization (SIDURT) mentioned the government is still uncertain about the definitive project completion date.
On a related note, the construction of a pedestrian bridge near Macroplaza is advancing, with 50% of the work completed. It is projected to be ready by September 2023.
**Local Safety and Transportation News**
In other updates, Uber drivers continue to face operational restrictions in Tijuana’s airport area. Despite claims of authorization from the platform, local transit authorities informed that operating in the airport zones remains prohibited.
Investigation efforts are ongoing following the disappearance of Servando in the Prime Wheel area. His vehicle will undergo FGE (State Attorney’s Office) inspection.
Family members are also demanding action regarding the disappearance of Germán Santoyo, a driver for inDrive, who was last seen traveling to colonia Los Altos.
Furthermore, multiple homicides have been reported in the Libertad and Natura neighborhoods, raising security concerns among residents.
Lastly, a landslide in Lomas Conjunto Residencial has jeopardized several properties, leading to at least six houses being marked with caution due to land subsidence issues.
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