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The underground passage prevents traffic court twice an hour. |

The Mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, next to the Director General for Transport and Ports, Carmen Sandoval, visited the works to the Ministry of Public Works and Land Management is doing to suppress the level crossing at Santa Clara Avenue, stations located between Lorca and Lorca Sutullena-San Diego, which are currently at 70 percent of its execution.

During this event is anticipated that this new step will open to traffic during the month of February.

Carmen Sandoval said that "the works, involving an investment of 1,690,245 euros by the regional government, will mean the elimination of a risk area that will ensure the people of Lorca the right to mobility in complete safety and improving communications in the center of the city. "

The mayor Lorca explained that this work represents an important step for traffic in the village, as this was interrupted twice every hour for the passage of the railway.

Since the entry into operation of this infrastructure the Lorca going to notice a significant relief of traffic in this area of the city.

From the Autonomous Region have been sensitive to the request of the City Council that the move would be ready before Easter.

In fact within the company had to complete the work was not finished until July, but have done well and on time, and that's positive for everyone. "

The director general added that through this action, which responds to a request that the City of Lorca made to the Community, "improves the traffic on this railroad crossing, because after the implementation of the project may move vehicles steadily and pedestrians will have a step own greenery. "

In this regard, stated that "the action marks a major change in the pattern of the municipality, as the traffic rearrangement Santa Clara Avenue, which surrounds the town of Lorca in the east, the traffic clears Lorca to Murcia output, achieving a significant improvement in communication in the municipality. "

The action involves the construction of a low pass intended for rail traffic, creating a pedestrian and urban integration environment between the river wall Guadalentín and Santa Clara Avenue, through the creation of green areas and recreation.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca