Title: Elevated Viaduct Project Lacked Sufficient Studies, Expert Suggests
The physical conditions of the terrain are not suitable for the project, according to Roberto Méndez Meza.
Juan Miguel Hernández
Before the construction began, the elevated viaduct project lacked necessary studies to thoroughly assess its development, according to Roberto Méndez Meza, a member of the Tijuana College of Engineers. Due to various delays and route changes, the expert believes that the challenges were not adequately identified beforehand.
In addition to the delays, there has been a substantial increase in the project’s costs. The project, which has been in the works since the administrations of Kiko Vega and Jaime Bonilla, evidently did not undergo the required studies to create the right conditions for its construction, noted Méndez Meza, who also represents the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry.
Originally, it was expected that the project would be completed before the end of the current federal administration. However, multiple setbacks have pushed back the anticipated completion date. “The issue is that the physical conditions of the terrain are not suitable, which means modifications to engineering plans are necessary. However, these modifications need to be supported by essential studies, like soil mechanics and topographical surveys,” Méndez Meza explained.
He also emphasized the need for more infrastructure and mobility projects in Tijuana to ensure the elevated viaduct becomes a project of significant importance for the region. “Tijuana requires a substantial amount of infrastructure, road maintenance, and mobility systems. This project is crucial, as are others in the Tijuana and Rosarito area. All projects are beneficial as long as they are properly planned and executed,” concluded Méndez Meza.
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**Elevated Viaduct in Tijuana Faces Compounding Delays and Cost Increases**
The construction of the elevated viaduct in Tijuana has encountered further delays and budget overruns, raising concerns over the project’s feasibility and planning. Originally set to complete within a fixed timeline, unforeseen complications related to the terrain and inadequate initial studies have led to significant setbacks.
Critics of the project have pointed out that the lack of comprehensive feasibility studies has culminated in repeated route alterations and engineering adjustments. As costs continue to rise, stakeholders are questioning the viability and oversight of such large-scale infrastructure developments.
Meanwhile, local residents have expressed their frustrations as periodic and intermittent closures on Avenida Internacional disrupt daily commutes. The Secretary of Infrastructure and Urban Development of Baja California (SIDURT) has promised that these inconveniences will be managed, although no definitive timelines have been communicated.
As the community waits for the project to come to fruition, there’s a call for more rigorous planning and execution for future infrastructure endeavors to avoid similar pitfalls.
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