Road rehabilitation work in Rosarito’s Crosthwaite neighborhood has reached 70 percent completion after 16 consecutive days of construction, city officials said this week.
The project, which involves repaving key streets with hydraulic concrete, is part of a broader municipal effort to improve road safety and extend the lifespan of local infrastructure.
Mayor Rocío Adame said the work addresses long-standing structural issues while improving connectivity between neighborhoods.
“This goes beyond simple paving,” Adame said. “We are addressing a historic problem at its core to deliver safer, long-lasting infrastructure for Rosarito families.”
Construction crews have removed deteriorated pavement and unstable clay soil before installing a new hydraulic base and concrete surface. Officials said the work was complicated by poor ground conditions and the presence of underground utilities, including an aqueduct beneath a nearby gas station that posed a risk of sinkholes.
The project has entered its sealing phase in the first section, which extends toward Mexicali Street. Once completed, the upgraded roadway will create a direct connection between the Crosthwaite and Mazatlán neighborhoods, easing local traffic flow.
City officials expect to reopen part of Mexicali Street to light vehicle traffic by Friday. Heavy trucks will remain restricted to protect the new pavement as work continues. The alternate route currently in place will remain active, and drivers are urged to follow posted signage. Officials also reminded motorists that the detour is closed to heavy and commercial vehicles.
Despite technical challenges, including unstable soil, aging underground cables, and utility coordination, the city said it remains on track to complete the project by the end of December.
Adame thanked residents for their patience during construction and reiterated her administration’s commitment to durable, long-term infrastructure improvements.
“We are building better streets and a better city for today and for the future,” she said.
