Urgency in Road Restoration
The Reus City Council has initiated a series of immediate interventions on the municipality’s road network to repair the damage caused by the intense rains that affected the region, especially during the morning of November 4. On that day, some points recorded up to 55 mm/m2 of rain, while the total accumulated over the weekend amounted to 82 mm/m2.
Damage Caused and Quick Response
The heavy rainfall, combined with already saturated ground, caused streams and ravines to burst their banks, resulting in landslides and damage to several roads. The most frequent impacts include the destruction of fords and the accumulation of earth that obstructed the passage.
Councilor’s statements
Daniel Rubio, the councilor for the Environment, highlighted the importance of these urgent actions, stating that ‘we must restore normality as soon as possible.’ He also acknowledged the efforts of the residents who, with their machinery, have contributed to the recovery of the roads.
Intensive Recovery Operations
From the early hours of November 4, recovery work was activated using a backhoe and a 4×4 truck to open the roads that had been closed for security reasons. Some of the roads affected include the Valls route to the Constantí road and other accesses to agricultural areas.
Progress and Necessary Investments
On November 5, it was reported that traffic had been restored, although there are still areas where work continues. The repair operations are expected to last about two weeks, with an approximate investment of 16,770 euros in machinery. The improvements will focus on several paths such as Monterols and Institut Pere Mata, among others.
Affected Roads and Planned Improvements
It is expected that the tasks will include the compaction of the land with a motor grader, as well as improvements to paths such as the Selva, the Cinco Ponts path and other routes adjacent to the cemetery. These actions not only seek to restore the functionality of the paths, but also to ensure that they are better prepared for future inclement weather.
