A couple of readers asked me whether the road construction in Centro was completed yet… so I thought it might be time for yet another update!. The work is proceeding but it is far from complete.
The pictures that follow are a loop we walked today – South on Belisario Dominguez, West on Sixto Osuna, North along Olas Altas, and East along Angel Flores with a few pics from cross streets thrown in to the mix.
There are lots of other places undergoing construction that I didn’t take pictures of! Work continues at Playa Norte where the skate park is being replaced, the malecon from Valentino’s to Hotel Amigo is being revamped, El Faro is being totally overhauled, there is a new park underway at Paseo Claussen and Calle Zaragoza, the Baseball Stadium is being renovated, and there are various projects also in the Golden Zone. Even out near the new mall and Walmart there is a roundabout with a giant fountain under construction. All of this work will continue for many months for sure, so if you are in town or planning to come, be prepared!
The swimming pool next to Pedro & Lola’sFacing West on Angel Flores, this is huge progress, no more 10 foot deep hole!Facing East on Angel FloresBelisario Dominguez at the newly remodeled Hotel Central. They are having a hard time loading and unlading guests.Mariano Escobedo looking towards Hector’s BistroMariano Escobedo looking West. The door is open to the orange building, wouldn’t it be great if it was to be renovated?Belisario Dominguez near Banorte. Getting close.I have my doubts about this roof drainageMore messed up roof drainage pipes and the new pavers are already stained with oil.Constitucion looking WestConstitucion looking East towards the Plazuela MachadoBelisario DominguezBelisario Dominguez looking South from Sixto OsunaNiños Heros looking North from Water’s Edge BistroNiños Heroes looking South from Sixto OsunaCalle Venus at Sixto Osuna
Olas Altas at the EscudoLooking North from the Freeman HotelprettyMore Olas Altas. See the new palms?Constitucion with a huge pile at the intersection aheadMariano EscobedoShrimp Bucket took advantage of the disruption to renovate some of their rooms. The Venado is looking good.
They made big progress here since the last time I came by. See the new palms?So pretty with no cars on it! The former tourist office will now be a jewelry store.
Retting ready for paversNew palms, working on the pavers… Calle VenusA reverse look at Angel Flores. Still need sidewalks.Staging area, not sure if they will ring Plaza Hidalgo with pavers, too. Many of the workers are living in the black plastic tent under the trees.
Making good progress here, need pavers though.Working on the sidewalksMariano Escobedo and Angel FloresMariano EscobedoMaking progress!
Looks like it will be great for walkers and tour groups. Not so good if you want to drive and then find a parking place. I am looking forward to roaming the streets of Centro.
Thank you so very much for the photo tour; appreciate your effort and time to do this. Can see lots of changes but some leave me baffled – looking forward to our next visit to Mazatlan.
The area around the Venadito looks really good. Thanks for the post. Good to get a peek at the progress.
The pavers looks so nice it’s a shame to let cars drive on them! 😉
Michael
Thanks so much. I feel more up-to-date now. They invested a lot of energy into the former tourist office. I hope it does well. I am looking forward to seeing the construction all finished. Very glad we don’t have a car.
I hope these new trees at calle carnaval to be leafy and give that great look many years later as the big old trees that were at the corner of NidArt did before being cut down.
Excellent update! Thank you for taking the time. Looks like Olas Altas is the only street nearing completion but probably the most important business-wise. Other streets don’t look much different from our visit mid-June. Maybe another update in September? Thanks!
Thanks for the pictures. Been wondering what has been happening while we were out and about! Now we know! It looks like it is coming along nicely. Anyone take pictures of the new Park on Paseo?
Thanks so much for all your comments! I have put a couple pictures of the beginning of the Paseo Claussen/Zaragoza project on the Countdown to Mexico facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CountdownToMexico/
Awesome post. That’s a lot accomplished since we headed north in late May. They really have got a lot done when you consider everything is constructed with wheelbarrows and Armstrong shovels! We’re really excited with the palm trees that have been planted throughout Mazatlan and this refresh of all the Centro roadways is amazing. Good on you Mazatlán/ Mexico.
Great photos of all the work being done in Centro and around other parts of town. Thanks for posting. It gives us a good idea of not only what we will be dealing with when we return this fall but also the important and beneficial beautification work being done by the city.
It’s good to see that the city honors its colonial tradition. It will be a pleasure to walk the streets without big holes and the bacterial dust that comes with them. The obvious question is: How long will it take the water district to start digging up the newly paved streets? Not long,I bet. This is one of the mysteries of Mexico. Thank you for the pictures. Any chance of an update?
Paolo
July 25, 2017Great post señora.
Donna Nieuwenhuis
July 25, 2017Looks like it will be great for walkers and tour groups. Not so good if you want to drive and then find a parking place. I am looking forward to roaming the streets of Centro.
Gini Kast
July 25, 2017Glad I don’t bring my car down anymore. The bus service is very good, so no need.
SandyM
July 25, 2017Thank you so very much for the photo tour; appreciate your effort and time to do this. Can see lots of changes but some leave me baffled – looking forward to our next visit to Mazatlan.
eric
July 25, 2017Wow. It’s looking very good – but certainly coming along slowly. It does appear that Olas Altas is almost finished, though.
Michael
July 25, 2017The area around the Venadito looks really good. Thanks for the post. Good to get a peek at the progress.
The pavers looks so nice it’s a shame to let cars drive on them! 😉
Michael
Linda Crossley
July 25, 2017Very comprehensive Nancy…one day we will laugh about this mess…I hope!
Ingrid
July 25, 2017Thanks so much. I feel more up-to-date now. They invested a lot of energy into the former tourist office. I hope it does well. I am looking forward to seeing the construction all finished. Very glad we don’t have a car.
Fabian A.L
July 25, 2017I hope these new trees at calle carnaval to be leafy and give that great look many years later as the big old trees that were at the corner of NidArt did before being cut down.
Deborah Soloway
July 26, 2017Wow — Centro under siege! Can it really be done by high season?
Jim Price
July 26, 2017scooter time !!!!
Gary
July 26, 2017Excellent update! Thank you for taking the time. Looks like Olas Altas is the only street nearing completion but probably the most important business-wise. Other streets don’t look much different from our visit mid-June. Maybe another update in September? Thanks!
Jeanean
July 26, 2017Thanks for the pictures. Been wondering what has been happening while we were out and about! Now we know! It looks like it is coming along nicely. Anyone take pictures of the new Park on Paseo?
Nancy
July 26, 2017Thanks so much for all your comments! I have put a couple pictures of the beginning of the Paseo Claussen/Zaragoza project on the Countdown to Mexico facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CountdownToMexico/
BC
July 26, 2017Nancy and Paul…thank you for these amazing photos. Gives me hope…miss you!
Pft
July 26, 2017Awesome post. That’s a lot accomplished since we headed north in late May. They really have got a lot done when you consider everything is constructed with wheelbarrows and Armstrong shovels! We’re really excited with the palm trees that have been planted throughout Mazatlan and this refresh of all the Centro roadways is amazing. Good on you Mazatlán/ Mexico.
PNGW
July 30, 2017Fantastic set of photographs. We can’t wait to get back in November from the UK! Every year Mazatlan gets better
Richard
August 10, 2017Great photos of all the work being done in Centro and around other parts of town. Thanks for posting. It gives us a good idea of not only what we will be dealing with when we return this fall but also the important and beneficial beautification work being done by the city.
virginia
August 10, 2017It’s good to see that the city honors its colonial tradition. It will be a pleasure to walk the streets without big holes and the bacterial dust that comes with them. The obvious question is: How long will it take the water district to start digging up the newly paved streets? Not long,I bet. This is one of the mysteries of Mexico. Thank you for the pictures. Any chance of an update?
Contessa
August 17, 2017Thank you so very much for the detailed update. Much appreciated.