The Director of Public Works for Mazatlán, Martín Noriega Gallardo, reported that preliminary work has begun to stabilize the collapsed section of the boardwalk. He also announced a comprehensive review of the coastal infrastructure to identify potential risks from marine erosion.
The reconstruction of the collapsed section of the Mazatlán boardwalk is underway with preliminary actions aimed at stabilizing the affected area, reported Martín Noriega Gallardo, the Director of Public Works for the City Council. He added that the project will require an investment of over five million pesos due to the complexity of the work and the construction technology that will be used.
The official explained that personnel from the department are currently working on constructing a rockfill embankment that will contain the impact of the waves and prevent further erosion that weakened the boardwalk’s structure.
He explained that once this stage is completed, specialized machinery will be brought in to begin installing the piles that will serve as the foundation for the new retaining wall, which will be designed to withstand the force of the sea and prevent similar damage from recurring.
Noriega Gallardo specified that the project includes piles approximately 12 meters deep, an essential element to guarantee the stability of the structure, considering the terrain conditions and the constant movement of the water.
He noted that, although technical studies are still underway to determine the final cost of the project, he initially estimated that the investment would exceed five million pesos due to the high degree of complexity of maritime works.
He explained that this type of infrastructure requires special materials, including concrete specifically designed to resist salinity, constant humidity, and the strong impact of the waves—conditions very different from those faced by conventional paving or building projects.
“Construction at sea is very expensive because water is dynamic, constantly moving, and exerts immense force on structures. We can’t use conventional concrete because it would eventually crack,” he commented.
The Director of Public Works indicated that while preliminary work is being carried out by City Hall personnel, specialized studies related to the foundation, structural behavior, and subsurface conditions will be conducted by external companies and specialists, as this is a project that demands precise technical analysis.
He emphasized that the project cannot be developed haphazardly and that all decisions will be based on structural engineering and soil mechanics studies to guarantee the safety of the structure and its lifespan.
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