Mexico City authorities work to clear landslide, reopen Bosques de la Reforma avenue

The Miguel Hidalgo mayor's office in Mexico City is actively working to manage risks and reopen Bosques de la Reforma avenue following a landslide that occurred yesterday due to heavy rainfall. Teams from Prevention, Works, and Environment departments, alongside firefighters and personnel from the Ministry of Works, are on-site clearing debris.

"Yesterday it was very difficult to work due to lack of light and safety for the workers, but since very early this morning the mayor Mauricio Tabe instructed us, the areas of Works, Urban Services and Arboriculture, to remove all this fallen material to reopen the road as soon as possible, in addition to mitigating some risks," said José Piña, Executive Director of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection for the demarcation.

The heavy rains overnight caused the landslide on Avenida Bosques de la Reforma, in the Bosques de las Lomas neighborhood. The resulting accumulation of mud and stones significantly impacted traffic flow on Wednesday morning. Authorities also reported damage to a public lighting pole as a result of the slide.

Efforts are focused on clearing the roadway and ensuring the safety of the area to allow for the prompt resumption of normal traffic. The mayor's office is coordinating with various agencies to expedite the process.

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Yesterday it was very difficult to work due to lack of light and safety for the workers, but since very early this morning the mayor Mauricio Tabe instructed us, the areas of Works, Urban Services and Arboriculture, to remove all this fallen material to reopen the road as soon as possible, in addition to mitigating some risks.