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Carmen Sandoval noted that "the works involve the removal of an area at risk and ensure total mobility with security"

The director general of Transport and Ports, Carmen Sandoval, and the mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar works today visited the Ministry of Public Works and Planning made to suppress the level crossing at Santa Clara Avenue, located between stations Sutullena Lorca and Lorca-San Diego, and currently 70 per cent of its execution.

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 director general added that through this action, which responds to a request from the City of Lorca, "improving the traffic on this railroad crossing, because after the implementation of the project, vehicles can move steadily and pedestrians step will have a proper and greenery. "

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

A total of 36 crossings completed

During his visit, Director-General reported that "the regional government has eliminated a total of 36 crossings under different agreements initiated in 2001 with the Ministry of Works and the Railway Infrastructure Administrator (ADIF), to promote safe mobility for all citizens. "

According to Carmen Sandoval, "the Community began working on the complete removal of level crossings in the Region with the firm objective of eliminating the risks for residents of nearby towns as well as improving the flow of traffic and the establishment of exclusive cruises to pedestrian traffic, ensuring that citizens of the region the right to mobility safer. "

Source: CARM