One point nine million to repair storm-damaged roads in CLM

The Government of Castilla-La Mancha has allocated 1.9 million euros to repair roads damaged by storms and flash floods in five provinces. The works, which include slope stabilization and drainage restoration, aim to improve road safety. For drivers, this means fewer accident risks and a more reliable network in the face of future storms.

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Slope stabilization and drainage: the technique behind the investment 🛠️

The actions focus on critical points where water has eroded the pavement and destabilized slopes. Geotechnical techniques will be used to fix slopes using riprap walls and deep drainage systems that prevent water accumulation. Ditches and speed bumps will also be repaired to channel runoff. The goal is for the infrastructure to better withstand episodes of heavy rain without collapsing.

Meanwhile, potholes multiply like mushrooms in autumn 🍂

With this investment, drivers will be able to avoid fewer potholes and slopes threatening to bid farewell to the shoulder. Of course, no one has promised that speed cameras will forgive a single euro of fines if you step on the accelerator in the newly repaired sections. At least, if the car swerves, it will be due to a repaired pothole and not an improvised crater.