The Director of Roads, Jose Guijarro, today announced the bidding for the construction of the new bridge over the river Segura in Archena amounting to EUR 2,502,035, as reflected in the Official Gazette of the Region of Murcia, which sets a deadline of calendar 26 days from 16 December so that interested companies submit their bids.
The director general said that "collaboration and interest of the City Council in this action Archena allow us to build a new bridge with a length of 170 meters and a width of thirteen, with one lane in each direction and two sidewalks for pedestrian traffic, such so as to ensure a comfortable and safe driving by it at all times. "
As regards the lighting of the bridge, also improved through the installation of guard rails and a new backlit lighting system throughout the area, "that will ensure a high quality night vision and avoid accidents at night that is one of the moments of greatest risk to drivers. "
On the other hand, these works will improve access to Archena of traffic from the motorway A-30 (Cartagena-Albacete), through the RM-554, and the crossing of the town (T-554).
In addition, action will optimize the flow of a large number of commute for more than 15,000 drivers cross it daily.
"Thus, thanks to collaboration between the Corporation of local and regional government, improve one of the busiest roads in our region, and meet historical demand of the citizens of the municipality, who also will see how the existing steel bridge today, with a great cultural value will be transferred to ensure the conservation of architectural heritage of the town, "concluded Jose Guijarro.
Source: CARM