The Regional Director for Public Works and Communications signed in Santa Cruz da Graciosa several contract works. The first provides for the surfacing of the parking areas adjacent to the regional road network, while the other two concern the upgrading of a section of the Regional Road no.1-2 on Rua do Ilhéu in the village of São Mateus, and the upgrading of a section of the Regional Road no.3-2 in Caminho da Igreja located in the village of Guadalupe.
These interventions represent an overall investment of 220 thousand Euros with a completion period of 150 days. In this regard, Frederico Sousa stressed that “despite focusing on different aspects, the works will significantly enhance safety as well as mobility and parking conditions in some sections of Graciosa's Regional Road Network."
“In addition to the contract works signed today, the Regional Government, through the Local Office of the Regional Secretariat for Transport and Public Works on Graciosa, has been continuously investing in the improvement of accessibility in the island's road network, through conservation and maintenance works carried out by direct administration throughout the year," stated the Regional Director.
"Besides these investments, the Regional Secretariat for Transport and Public Works has recently awarded the contract work for the application of thermoplastic hot paint on the island's roads. This 55 thousand-Euro investment will contribute to the enhancement of road safety, through the reinforcement of road surface markings," stated the government official.
According to Frederico Sousa, these interventions "fulfil the Regional Government's commitment to improve the quality of life and safety of the Azorean population and those visiting the Azores, while meeting the expectations of Graciosa islanders."