Mexico City's Elevated Park nears completion amid safety concerns

Workers raced against time and rain to finalize sections of Mexico City's Elevated Park along Calzada de Tlalpan. The segment from Plaza Tlaxcoaque to San Antonio Abad is nearly complete, featuring painting, landscaping, and urban furnishings. An interactive totem with an axolotl, offering directions in multiple languages, greets visitors at the entrance.

However, work continues at a rapid pace on the stretch from San Antonio Abad to Chabacano, with heavy machinery and construction crews actively installing beams and welding. Officials from the Mexico City government and on-site workers anticipate the park's inauguration on Sunday, June 7, before noon.

A local resident expressed apprehension regarding the park's safety, citing concerns that its rapid construction might compromise its structural integrity. Doubts were also raised about potential impacts on the Metro Line 2 infrastructure. "They just want it finished now... If it falls in 12 years, they'll just blame someone else," the resident commented.

This resident also suggested that the investment could have been better directed toward addressing security and connectivity issues. Experts and urban planners have previously warned about the lack of planning in projects like the Elevated Park and the Metro Line 2 renovation, potentially leading to incomplete or substandard works that could endanger the public.

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They just want it finished now... If it falls in 12 years, they'll just blame someone else.