In the sector Black Pitdistrict of Paucarpata, Arequipa region, a bridge with an investment of S/2 million, with the purpose of improving the living conditions of citizens and reducing the risks generated by flooding due to rain and landslides in the area. This project is promoted within the framework of the emergency declaration issued by the Government due to the El Niño Phenomenon 2023-2024.
When does construction of the bridge in Pozo Negro begin?
The mayor of the District Municipality of Paucarpata, Marco Antonio Anco, maintained that the construction of the bridge It is part of the improvement of the Urban Mobility service in the Progreso area. In that sense, he stated that the execution of the work is a priority and has the support of the National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) in order to reduce the risks due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.
“The declaration of emergency allows us to move forward with mitigation work for the next rain season.” rains. The current bridge strangles the normal channel that Torrentera 4 has, but this new bridge would expand the channel more,” Anco explained.
What is the execution period of the work?
In turn, Karina Rondan Yucra, infrastructure manager of the municipality of Paucarpata, highlighted that the work of the bridge in Pozo Negro valued at S/2 million, it will have an execution period of 180 calendar days.
The official stated that it is urgent to replace the current bridge of Pozo Negro, which due to its characteristics is vulnerable to rains, that cause disasters and harm Arequipa families. He even pointed out that cleaning and clearing work is being carried out, which are preliminary actions for the construction of the viaduct.
How many people and areas will the construction of the bridge in Pozo Negro benefit?
For his part, the deputy manager of Civil Defense and Disaster Risk Management of the city council of Paucarpata, Luis Concha informed La República that the bridge work on the Pozo Negro trunk road will benefit more than 30,000 people and to the following areas.
- Campo Marte
- High Jesus
- New Dawn
- Santa Maria.
What are the characteristics of the current bridge in Pozo Negro and why is a new infrastructure urgently needed?
Luis Concha stated that the bridge is made of concrete, is seven meters long and 10 meters wide, including the side paths. Furthermore, he specified that the losa of the viaduct is a very short distance from the Pozo Negro stream (2.5 meters). That is why, in times of precipitation, The bridge is covered in mud and stone and, therefore, there are families affected.
Floods and victims in the history of Pozo Negro
The records about the huaicos that it endured Arequipaconsider Pozo Negro, whose inhabitants have endured the ravages of climatic events, as El Niño phenomenon and Cyclone Yaku. The Civil Defense reports reported on the overflows of the torrent in Pozo Negro, in the years 2017, 2020, 2021 and April 2023, which left victims and material damage.
Source: Larepublica
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