Rainfall causes slope collapse on Boulevard Bellavista in Edomex; area remains under attention
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Municipal authorities are addressing a rockfall on Boulevard Bellavista in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, caused by recent heavy rains.
- The rainfall led to water runoff and infiltration, weakening the slope and causing rocks to fall onto the road.
- A right lane is closed as a precaution, while the left lane allows two-way traffic under supervision, with ongoing technical assessments to restore full circulation.
Municipal authorities in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, are actively responding to a rockslide that occurred on Boulevard Bellavista, near the route to Calacoaya. The incident, involving the detachment of rocky fragments from a slope, was triggered by recent heavy rainfall in the region.
Technical evaluations indicate that the precipitation caused significant water runoff and infiltration. This saturation weakened the slope's material, leading to the fall of rocks onto the roadway. In response, personnel from Civil Protection, Firefighters, and the Environment department conducted an inspection, removed the fallen debris, cordoned off the affected area, and are continuously monitoring the ground conditions.
As a precautionary measure, the right lane of Boulevard Bellavista, heading towards Calacoaya, remains closed. The left lane is currently managing two-way traffic under the guidance of traffic controllers and appropriate signage. Authorities are continuing their technical assessments to determine when it will be safe to fully reopen the boulevard to circulation.
Motorists are urged to heed the instructions of operational personnel and reduce their speed when passing through the affected area. The ongoing evaluations aim to ensure the stability of the slope and the safety of the road before normal traffic flow is restored.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.