Bridge into GA

[Sookie]

See this on Facebook this morning..

http://cadenaser.com/emisora/2016/02/08/radio_elche/1454932122_607275.html

Hope the link works 

Sian

[gaveteran]

Good find! A quick translation:

After many obstacles, as explained by the Councillor for Infrastructure Paco Soler, today have started the rehabilitation and adaptation of the bridge Gran Alacant. It thus aims to improve the safety of this infrastructure so busy giving access and exit to the area of ​​Santa Pola by 332.

In mid-November the company works TECOPSA were awarded, and it is expected that these works have a lead time of a period of approximately three months. Paco Soler has also indicated that the total cost of this investment is around 400,000 euros.

Councilman thanked the technical services of the City of Santa Pola their full involvement in this project that will provide security connections Gran Alacant with country road. It has also asked the neighbours patience during the development.

They are provided security features highly complex due to the enormous detours and traffic in the area. However, later and as work progresses, they will be revealing and explaining these deviations as well as alternatives for drivers.

[chris and jackie]

So, do we know when works will start and how we will access GA if bridge closed?

[BeachLife]

Through Arenales coming from the airport I guess - the way in from Santa Pola shouldnt be affected

[gaveteran]

Don't worry. I fully expect they have thought it all through very carefully indeed. I am going to sit and wait to be fully informed.

My only concern is that Loretta isn't on hand to give it her special project management magic, but am sure it will be ok anyway.

[bertdove]

Hope Miguel, the ex-mayor, is there for a photo-op!

Bert

[John H]

If there's a chance he'll be there Bert, bet you he'll be wearing his favourite jeans and blazer ;-)

Regards all

John

[Corporal Jones]

Im sure if it comes in 6 months late, isnt fit for purpose and is twice over budget there will be the usual political spin selling the debacle as a triumph for Santa Pola council

[bertdove]

Possibly, but we have a new council in place of the PP following the elections.  We can but hope...

Bert

[chris and jackie]

Just hope they don't start the works in the summer as it will be a nightmare trying to get into GA if bridge shut

[margate john]

400,000 Euros ... hmmm!  I seem to remember someone saying that the cost of the fountain and roundabout by the school was 168,000 Euros, so it may not be that major a project after all!

[gaveteran]

400k might buy us new white lines

Seriously I truly hope this one works out. A new entrance will benefit everyone, and make the whole area shine, we can but hope (and enjoy the scenery of Santa Pola de Este on the way home)

I'm worried because 400k seems to me to only be four of five times what it should actually cost. I'd expect for it to be a real success we might need at least ten times the true cost, so I wait with trepidation.

[Corporal Jones]

My thoughts as well looking at previous infrastructure work, this 400k might get the weeds removed, the railings painted and a nice new sign.

[Tony Gillam]

Other than the slip road being a bit iffy, I can't see what's wrong with it.

[Keith and Jen]

It cost over 500K euro for the new market.  That site would have been better used for the new school.

Keith