As the northern Haitian city of Cap-Haïtien gears up for its annual Flag Day parade on May 18, local municipal authorities have announced targeted infrastructure work that will get underway next week. The Cap-Haïtien Municipal Administration confirmed Monday that starting the week of May 11, 2026, comprehensive repairs will be carried out along Espagnole Street, alternatively called Street L, stretching from 2nd L Street through to 22nd L Street.
The project is being led by Haiti’s National Directorate of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DINEPA), as part of the agency’s broader mission to upgrade public infrastructure and expand access to quality basic services across the region. The upcoming repairs are timed to improve road conditions and public spaces ahead of the Flag Day procession, which draws hundreds of participants and spectators to the city’s streets each year.
To keep the project on schedule and avoid disruptions, municipal officials have issued a series of requests to local residents and motorists. All community members who live or operate businesses in the affected corridor have been asked to clear all personal belongings and obstructions from sidewalks and public areas in the work zone. A specific parking ban has been put in place for the evenings of May 13 and 14, 2026, when construction crews will be carrying out critical phases of the work that require full access to the roadway.
Officials have also reminded residents to avoid disposing of trash and waste in the work zone, as litter can slow construction progress and create safety hazards for technical teams. Municipal leaders emphasized that the success of the repair project depends entirely on broad civic cooperation from the local community, noting that citizen buy-in will allow construction crews to complete their work efficiently and without unnecessary delays.
In closing, the Cap-Haïtien Municipal Administration extended its advance gratitude to the public for their patience, sense of civic responsibility, and cooperation ahead of the project. The work is expected to be completed in time for the Flag Day parade, leaving the corridor safer and more accessible for event attendees and local residents alike.