Saorín: "The renovation of the old Cieza bypass costs €145,000."

The Councillor for Infrastructure reports that The area affected by the works is the section of the N-301a, between PK 350+000 and PK 355+570 and the connecting section between the road and the T-301a.

The Cieza City Council has awarded Pavasal construction company SA the maintenance and improvement works the sections of the N-301a, between PK 350+000 to PK 355+570 and the connecting section between the road and the T-301aThe intervention is part of the municipal road maintenance and upkeep plan.

In a press release, the Councilor for Infrastructure, Works and Services, Francisco Saorín, has specified that they are “145,000 euros is the amount of the renovation of the old Cieza Bypass, of which 118,675.50 euros are financed directly by the municipal coffers.The execution period is three months, with the expectation that the work can be completed in two.

“The works will consist mainly of the repair of the asphalt pavement in some sections such as Cuesta del Búho It is in a very deteriorated state, with potholes and sinkholes that hinder traffic, so it is necessary to reinforce its paving to adapt it to current needs," says Francisco Saorín.

The councilor emphasizes that “At PK 354+500 there is an accumulation of sediment in the ditch, which causes runoff water to overflow and invade the roadway. creating a serious risk to vehicle traffic. Furthermore, a differential settlement has occurred where it meets an underpass, creating an uneven road surface.

Likewise, there are part of the horizontal and vertical signage that has lost retroreflection over time, requiring the repainting of all road markings and the replacement of some signs, as well as Several sections of vehicle containment barrier that will be replaced and repaired.

Francisco Saorín concluded by highlighting the significant investment being made under the 2019 budget year, which highlighted the significant financial investment in the remodeling of streets and sidewalks in the San José Obrero and Zarandona neighborhoods, as well as the emergency works to repair the damage caused by the "gota fría" (cold drop) in September.