Tijuana’s municipal government closed a stretch of Boulevard Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada in the Santa Fe area on Monday, July 6, to begin milling and resurfacing work that will last an estimated 14 days. The closure affects traffic heading toward Costa de Oro and Real del Mar near the Burdeos Residencial subdivision.
Crews from the city and housing developer Grupo Ruba are working on a 500-meter-long, 10-meter-wide section of the boulevard. The project, coordinated by Tijuana’s Secretaría de Desarrollo Territorial y Urbano (SDTU), involves laying down milled asphalt material over what has been an unpaved dirt surface.
Dust and Health Complaints Drove the Project
Residents of the Burdeos subdivision had complained for years that vehicles traveling on the dirt road kicked up clouds of dust, creating health problems for families living nearby. The project aims to reduce dust, improve driving conditions, and increase safety for both motorists and pedestrians.
Mayor Abdiel Gutiérrez Coronado framed the work as part of broader efforts to improve road access in Santa Fe, one of Tijuana’s fastest-growing residential corridors in the southeastern part of the city. The area has seen rapid housing development but has long lacked adequate road infrastructure.
Broader Road Plans Still Under Discussion
The Sánchez Taboada project is a relatively modest intervention compared to other road proposals for the area. Officials have discussed larger projects including the interconnection of Santa Fe, new traffic signals, relocation of street vendors, and road signage improvements. Most of those proposals would not require significant municipal budget outlays, according to Semanario ZETA, and instead depend on political will from Tijuana’s 25th city council.
One priority project, the construction of Boulevard Banderas toward Real del Mar, has seen its cost estimate jump from 1 billion pesos (about $50 million USD) to 1.5 billion pesos (roughly $75 million USD) in recent weeks. That stretch is shorter than Sánchez Taboada Boulevard but far more expensive.
What Drivers Should Know
The closed section runs in the direction of Costa de Oro and Real del Mar. The city is asking drivers to use alternate routes, leave extra time for their commutes, and follow construction signage. Work began at 9:00 a.m. on Monday and the closure will remain in place for the full 14-day construction period.
This story was first reported by Semanario ZETA and Tijuana Última Hora.