The closure of the A-138 to repair the Devotas tunnel, from May 4 to 13, has sparked outrage in the Bielsa and Chistau valleys. The only access road will be cut off for almost the entire day, allowing only two hours of passage. Residents and mayors denounce that this leaves the towns practically isolated, affecting supplies, medical care, and school transportation.
Tunnel technology: when planning fails in critical infrastructure 🚧
Repairs to the Devotas tunnel require advanced drainage, ventilation, and structural reinforcement systems. However, the decision to cut traffic for ten days without a solid alternative detour reveals a lack of technical foresight. In similar projects, staggered schedules or temporary passages are implemented to minimize impact. Here, the available technology has not prevented the logistical collapse of an entire region.
Two hours of freedom: the new office hours to leave the valley ⏰
Residents already joke that they will have to queue to buy milk or see a doctor like booking a concert ticket. Two hours a day to stock up and return home. If the baker arrives late, he won't sell anything. And if the doctor makes house calls, he should fill up on extra gas. At least the tunnel will be spotless by the time everyone has moved to Huesca.