Construction crews began work Tuesday on a section of Boulevard Forjadores de Sudcalifornia in La Paz, replacing worn pavement with high-resistance hydraulic concrete on one of the city’s busiest corridors. The 9.3 million peso (approximately $465,000 USD) project covers the stretch between Álamo and Virginia Peralta streets.
The Baja California Sur state agency SEPUIMM (Secretaría de Planeación Urbana, Infraestructura, Movilidad, Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales) is leading the work. Secretary Carolina Armenta Cervantes announced the start date of April 7. No completion date has been given.
What the Project Includes
Beyond the concrete repaving, the project calls for upgrades to water and sewer lines beneath the boulevard. New sidewalks, street furniture, green areas, improved bike lanes, and new public lighting are all part of the scope.
Boulevard Forjadores is a primary artery through La Paz, connecting the city’s southern residential neighborhoods and commercial areas to the downtown core. Drivers use it daily to reach schools, hospitals, and the Transpeninsular Highway. Any disruption on Forjadores sends ripple effects through the surrounding street grid.
What Drivers Should Expect
During construction, double-lane traffic will be maintained between Jalisco and Veracruz streets to keep vehicles moving through the work zone. Authorities are urging drivers to follow posted signage, use caution, and take alternate routes when possible.
This latest project is part of a broader, phased reconstruction of Boulevard Forjadores. A previous section, from Colima to Colosio, reached 70% completion by September 2025 using the same hydraulic concrete approach. A separate paving project in La Paz’s southeast urban area, announced in late March 2026 with a $4.9 million USD investment, is also designed to serve as an alternative route to Forjadores during construction periods.
Residents who rely on Forjadores for their daily commute should build extra time into their trips. Lane closures and construction equipment will reduce speeds through the work zone for the foreseeable future.
This story was first reported by BCS Noticias and confirmed by the Baja California Sur state government.