Ecatepec Mayor inaugurates repaved Pichardo Pagaza Avenue with 13 million peso investment

Ecatepec's Mayor Azucena Cisneros Coss officially opened the newly repaved Pichardo Pagaza Avenue, a project representing a significant municipal investment of 13 million pesos. This initiative is part of the local government's broader strategy to enhance public spaces and improve safety through the "Senderos Seguros" program.

The avenue, which spans 2.3 kilometers and passes through communities like Fuentes de Aragón and La Florida, has undergone a comprehensive transformation. The repaving utilized 12,500 tons of asphalt. In addition to the road surface, the project included the installation of nearly 500 light fixtures, a revitalized median strip, a dedicated bike lane, exercise stations, and new playground equipment.

Cisneros Coss highlighted the collaborative effort involved, noting contributions from municipal, state, and federal governments. She expressed optimism that the improvements would serve as a model for future development, even suggesting that President Claudia Sheinbaum visit to witness the impact of focused local investment. The mayor emphasized a shift away from decades of perceived neglect, stating, "They made us believe for decades that we were condemned to live in garbage, in invasion, in disorder. And that is not true."

The project also involved various government entities, including the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) and the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (Sedatu), which contributed lighting infrastructure. The mayor stressed the importance of joint responsibility with the community for continued progress, stating, "If we do it alone, we don't advance; if we assume a joint responsibility, we will advance a lot."