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4 Oct 2026, Sun
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Rain-Filled Trenches Trap Drivers on Cancún’s Avenida Colegios

Several vehicles stuck in water-filled trenches left by roadwork on Avenida Colegios in Cancún after heavy rain

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Heavy rain that began before dawn Saturday turned Avenida Colegios into a hazardous obstacle course, where open trenches left by road construction trapped several vehicles and rendered the street nearly impassable.

Drivers on the avenue faced a difficult commute as water filled the unmarked excavations dug for ongoing roadwork, catching motorists off guard in the poor visibility. Several cars ended up stuck in the pits, adding to the congestion along the route.

Residents and drivers called on authorities to strengthen preventive signage and properly fence off the excavations to prevent further incidents. They noted that roughly eight schools sit in the surrounding area, making the risk especially acute for families and students who use the avenue daily.

The flooding followed intense overnight rainfall across the city, which complicated traffic on several roads and left standing water in low-lying sections of the avenue where the roadwork is underway.

By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx