Residents of the sectors affected by the metro works reported an increase in insecurity due to the accumulation of garbage.
In an effort to solve road congestion problems, Bogotá is developing several mobility projects. One of the most notable is the construction of the First Metro Linea monumental work that will connect the sectors of Bosa, Kennedy, Puente Aranda, Los Mártires, Antonio Nariño, Santa Fe, Chapinero, Teusaquillo and Barrios Unidos, significantly reducing travel time to 27 minutes.
Although the mayor of Bogotá expects this project to be completed at the end of 2028, The ongoing works have raised a number of concerns among residents of affected areas. Complaints from citizens have increased, pointing out problems of insecurity and deplorable conditions in the areas surrounding the constructions.
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Citizen Complaints
A clear example of these concerns is the complaint made by Wilson Javier through his TikTok account. In its publication, the serious situation faced by the Residents of Villavicencio Avenue. In his video, he addresses Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán:
“Lord Mayor, Carlos Fernando Galanwe are here today carrying out a visit, a social control with the community, with the neighbors of the construction site and they are really very dissatisfied, especially with this situation. The problem is obvious. This is the entrance on Villavicencio Avenue, as you can see, there is garbage, wells, hordes of mosquitoes, it is in a pretty sorry state. All these communities, all these houses that border the Bogotá metro project They are very restless and need solutions for this issue. Unless this road, which is the main access route for all heavy transport, is in better circumstances.”
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Impact on the Community
Residents of Villavicencio Avenue and other sectors affected by the metro works have reported an increase in insecurity due to the accumulation of garbage and the deterioration of the roads. Unsanitary conditions, such as the proliferation of mosquitoes and the presence of stagnant water wells, have generated concern among citizens, who fear for their health and safety.
Response and Expected Measures
The community expects a prompt response from Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán and the Urban Development Institute (IDU). The implementation of measures that guarantee the quality of life of citizens while the works are carried out is urgently needed. This includes cleaning and maintaining access roads, proper garbage collection, and eliminating stagnant water holes.
