The Ministry of Public Works reports that works are advanced on the Azua-Barahona road improvements. The road construction is from Carretera Cruce 15 de Azua to Barahona province.
Public Works Minister Gonzalo Castillo said the work is advancing at a good pace with 46.5 km paved of a total 58.6 km of the road. He said road signage has been completed for 24.5 km. He said that along 41 km of 2-inch thick asphalt has been laid out. In addition, a 15.60 km strip of road received a 4-inch layer of asphalt.
Castillo said the works being carried out on the more southern Barahona-Enriquillo stretch are part of the Corredor Vial del Sur road project underway by the Ministry. He said the project also encompasses installation of natural drainage systems to ensure the duration of the road and avoid flooding, expanding of the side lanes, and signage. He explained the road was extended at some curves and straight sections to enhance safety and visibility for drivers.
The Corredor Vial del Sur encompasses the construction and expansion of the road that goes from Baní to Pedernales of which reconstruction has already covered the Baní-Azua section and includes the Azua-Barahona section next.
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Listin Diario
1 November 2018
