Naucalpan clears decade-old debris from 13.8 km of drainage ahead of rains

Naucalpan has completed a major dredging project along Periférico Norte, removing years of sediment and waste. The work, carried out by the city’s water agency, targeted 13.8 kilometres of drainage systems that had not been cleaned in over a decade. Officials say the effort will improve flood prevention ahead of the rainy season. The Naucalpan Potable Water, Sewerage, and Sanitation Agency (OAPAS) led the operation, extracting 308 cubic metres of debris from the sanitary network. Crews also cleaned 25,960 linear metres of drainage channels and 1,728 structures, including manholes and pipes. Persistent trash buildup forced repeated interventions in some areas.

The project aligns with broader rehabilitation work by the State of Mexico Water Commission (CAEM) along the same highway. Both agencies are coordinating efforts to upgrade infrastructure before heavy rains begin. Meanwhile, routine maintenance continues in key locations like Puente Chaparro, Cuauhtémoc Street, and the First of May Avenue traffic distributor. This work is part of the 2026 Annual Dredging Program, which includes similar operations across Naucalpan’s neighbourhoods. Authorities have stressed the importance of keeping drainage systems clear to avoid flooding during the wet season.

The completed dredging marks the first deep cleaning of Periférico Norte’s drainage in more than ten years. With 13.8 kilometres of pipes now cleared, the city aims to reduce flood risks in the coming months. Additional maintenance remains underway in other high-priority zones.