Residents of the Villas del Oriente subdivision blocked the busy Mérida-Tixkokob highway to demand that the authorities take measures to stop the constant road accidents that occur in the area.
With ropes and tires, around six in the afternoon, on Thursday, March 14th, citizens closed the passage of private vehicles, and passenger and cargo transportation.
The protest took place exactly in the place where Evert V. lost his life, a beer delivery man who tried to get onto the road, but was hit by a motorist.
The public transport units had to let the passengers off, so they could walk past the blockage and continue their way on foot.
Stressed motorists unable to continue on their way, there was chaos everywhere and the municipal authorities were nowhere to be found.
The protesters demanded public lighting for at least the first 6 kilometers of the road that connects with several neighborhoods that have been growing exponentially lately, due to the large number of people who are arriving from other states to live in the area.
Likewise, the placement of traffic lights that regulate the entry and exit of vehicles from the Villas de Oriente subdivision.
They argued that, given the increase in traffic flow, it is necessary to implement effective road actions to provide safety to those traveling through that section.
“Lighting is urgent, it is the first thing they must solve,” said Mrs. Rosy who lives near the highway, with a banner in hand.
The residents announced the mobilization on social networks, which caused dozens of people to participate.
Municipal officials, led by Geovanny Herrera Ortega, coordinator of Urban Development and Public Works of the Kanasín City Council, finally showed up to talk with the protesters.
He reminded them that the road is federal property and, therefore, they are legally limited to carrying out the proposed works.
The official ordered that the road cones must remain in place at the exit of the aforementioned subdivision.
Reduction buoys will be installed, as well as three pedestrian crossings to facilitate pedestrian mobility.
Not satisfied with the measures, people demanded the presence of the mayor of Kanasín, Edwin Bojórquez Ramírez. With the promise that public lighting would be a priority, the representatives of the Kanasin City Council persuaded the protesters to free the road.
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