The Municipality of Asunción, through its Directorate of Roads, has executed an intensive road repair campaign, mending 1,185 potholes in the last seven days of May. This effort is part of a wider operation to restore the city’s streets, which suffered considerable damage following a period of recent, heavy rainfall. According to officials, the initiative has already addressed a substantial area of the capital’s road network.
According to official data released by the municipal government, the repair works have covered a total of 4,750 square metres of road surface. To achieve this, work crews utilised approximately 380,000 kilograms of asphalt, which was applied to various affected sectors across Asunción. This rapid deployment of resources underscores the urgency of the situation and the administration’s focus on restoring safe and reliable road conditions for residents and commuters.
Round-the-clock operations for patching potholes
Mayor Luis Bello provided details on the operational strategy, confirming that the work is progressing continuously on principal avenues and other strategic streets. Bello stated that repair crews have been organised to work from Monday to Sunday across three shifts. This round-the-clock schedule is designed to facilitate a swift response, particularly in the most critically affected areas of the urban road network, ensuring that repairs can proceed without significant delay and impact on daily traffic is minimised where possible.
At present, municipal teams are actively engaged in repair work on some of the city’s most important arteries. The list of thoroughfares currently undergoing maintenance includes Fernando de la Mora, Aviadores del Chaco, Guido Boggiani, Moisés Bertoni, and Avenida Brasilia. These routes were prioritised due to their high volume of traffic and their strategic importance to the city’s overall transport system. The objective is to restore normal circulation on these vital corridors as quickly as possible.
A comprehensive approach to urban infrastructure
In addition to the primary task of patching potholes, the municipal crews are also carrying out supplementary maintenance activities. The complementary tasks include the thorough cleaning of storm drains and the inspection and verification of manhole covers. These preventative measures are crucial for ensuring proper water drainage and preventing future road damage caused by water accumulation, a recurring issue during periods of intense rain.
These emergency repairs are being conducted in parallel with the municipality’s ongoing ‘Asu 400 Cuadras‘ (Asunción 400 Blocks) plan. This broader, long-term initiative involves comprehensive road interventions in numerous neighbourhoods across the city. Furthermore, the ‘Asu 400 Cuadras‘ plan also includes significant works to repair and improve storm drainage systems in areas historically affected by flooding, thereby addressing the root causes of road degradation in vulnerable zones.
