Residents demand urgent repairs for Paraguay's 'Vegetable Route'

Residents and frequent users of Calle Po'í, widely known as the "Vegetable Route," are urgently calling for repairs to the paved road that connects the Paraguayan cities of J. A. Saldívar, Itá, and Itauguá. The road is currently in a state of severe disrepair, posing significant risks to drivers and pedestrians.

The "Vegetable Route" is not just a local thoroughfare; it serves as a vital alternative access for ambulances traveling to the National Hospital in Itauguá. Its poor condition, marked by numerous large potholes, has led to many traffic accidents, some of which have been fatal, according to local residents.

Residents of J. A. Saldívar have organized protests to demand action from local authorities. The mayor of J. A. Saldívar, Diego Alonso, visited the area and promised that the road would be fixed. However, residents report that no concrete steps have been taken, and they have yet to receive a definitive response from the mayor's office.

Frustrated by the lack of progress, the community is now considering appealing to the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) to intervene and undertake the necessary resurfacing work. Attempts to reach Mayor Diego Alonso for comment were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to messages or calls.

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The streets are in terrible condition. There have already been many traffic accidents and even fatal accidents because of the huge potholes that exist on almost the entire stretch of the vegetable route.