Pothole crews patch Cancun's Supermanzana 74 with polymer-modified cold-mix asphalt
Benito Juarez City Hall said a seven-worker brigade rehabilitated the intersection of Calle 20 Oriente and Calle 53 Norte to improve mobility and reduce accident risk.
Cancun, Quintana Roo. Benito Juarez City Hall deployed a seven-worker crew to patch potholes in Supermanzana 74, specifically at the intersection of Calle 20 Oriente and Calle 53 Norte, a corner heavily used by residents and public transit in northern Cancun.
The pothole and water-truck department, led by Ricardo Hernandez Montiel, applied polymer-modified cold-mix asphalt with the support of a bobcat loader and a milling machine. The work was supervised by Landy Guadalupe Canche Pantoja, acting head of the Mayor's Office. According to the municipal statement, the goal is to improve mobility and cut down on accident risks caused by the potholes.
Polymer-modified cold-mix asphalt does not require a hot plant and offers a mid-range lifespan, which allows the city to quickly patch potholes that open up during the heavy rains of the season. It does not require long lane closures, but it does need a short compaction time before traffic is restored.
How to report a pothole. The city takes reports through several channels. The most direct one is the City Hall's mobile app and the municipal call center, where you can specify the supermanzana, street name and a landmark. Reports can also be filed during the weekly "Día del Pueblo" events. To ensure follow-up, ask for a case number.
What to do if your car is damaged. Damage caused by potholes on public streets can be claimed at City Hall as long as the road is not privately concessioned. It is a good idea to take photos of the pothole and the damage, keep the repair receipt and file a written complaint with the Municipal Comptroller's Office.
Watch out during rainy season. Drivers should slow down on flooded avenues, since standing water can hide deep potholes. State Civil Protection is forecasting thunderstorms and rainfall of up to 25 millimeters for this Friday in the north of the state.
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