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Mexico City Targets Sunday Reopening After Zaragoza Sinkhole Repairs

Crews replace eight deep‑drain pipes in a 20‑meter trench to stabilize the avenue.

Overview

  • Authorities report round‑the‑clock work with 40 workers in three shifts, and six of eight pipe sections installed as of Monday.
  • The collapse measured roughly 14 meters long and 5 meters deep on Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza in Iztapalapa.
  • Officials attribute the failure to a fracture in the deep drainage collector, prompting replacement of eight 1.5‑meter‑diameter reinforced concrete sections.
  • A 20‑meter stretch was excavated while the subsoil is being replaced and compacted to withstand heavy‑vehicle vibrations and prevent future failures.
  • The city says the fix will improve stormwater discharge, with full reopening expected Sunday after backfilling and resurfacing.