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Iztapalapa Sinkhole Repair 70% Complete With Finish Targeted for Sunday, Oct. 26

Heavy rains alongside unforeseen pipe deterioration extended the timeline.

Overview

  • Segiagua reports the project at 70% progress more than a month after the sinkhole opened in Colonia Renovación.
  • Crews have installed a new steel pipeline to replace the damaged concrete line as a reinforcement measure.
  • Formwork and concrete pouring are slated midweek, then backfill, reinstatement of water and drainage lines, and asphalt paving through the weekend.
  • An initial 15–20 day estimate slipped due to persistent storms and asphalt settlement, according to officials.
  • The schedule remains contingent on no further complications, and authorities say safety around nearby homes has been a priority after the widely shared truck incident.