Ourique: Local authority claims the urgent execution of works in EN between Garvão and Santa Luzia.
The Mayor of Ourique, Marcelo Guerreiro, He wrote to the Secretary of State for Infrastructures, Guilherme W. Martins, to claim the execution of works on the national road between Garvão and Santa Luzia, Infrastructure Central State responsibility through the company Portugal Infrastructure.
In the letter addressed to the government, Marcelo Guerreiro states that "After four years of disinvestment in the road infrastructure of the Alentejo, those which were to be built and that, being built, needed regular maintenance, are evident consequences of these deadlocks, with serious consequences in the rhythms of life, on road safety and the dynamics of the local economy. Moreover, many of the road infrastructure located in the municipality are used by citizens and economic operators through the territory en route to Lisbon, Beja, Odemira and Sines to the Algarve and the other way. ".
The mayor recalled that "From the beginning of 2016, in writing and in person, Ourique the municipality has shown great concern for the maintenance condition of the national roads sections 123 and 389, crossing the municipal territory, but are the responsibility of Portugal Infrastructure. ".
"Aware of the existence of a huge accrued liability for lack of maintenance of national road infrastructure, We reaffirm this year the urgency of carrying out maintenance work on county roads serving Santa Luzia, Garvão, Ourique and other territories of our county. Following the contacts made, It was realized an intervention that contributed to improve access to Garvão and Ourique, on the occasion of the Fair Garvão.
However, rather than what was required by expetável and road safety and comfort of motorists and motorcyclists citizens, It remained unfulfilled maintenance intervention in the corresponding section between Garvão and Santa Luzia. ", He defended Marcelo Guerreiro.
The President of the Municipality of Ourique concludes the letter arguing that "considering the road safety issues, bad road conditions of the impact on economic activity and the need to be observed minimum of respect for the traffic conditions of residents and visitors "reaffirms" the urgency of carrying out maintenance work on national roads 123 and 389 which are national responsibility, Portugal's infrastructure. ".
In the case of a national road Central Power responsibility, the municipality will continue to advocate the implementation of the necessary intervention to the welfare of people and the development of economic activities.
