Residents Complain of Neglected Ice Clearance Near Moles Waterfall
In Canillo, uneven snow and ice removal leaves walkways from Sant Joan de Caselles to climbing wall untreated, forcing pedestrians onto risky roads.
Key Points
- Public walkways cleared in town centre and uphill from Romanesque church, but neglected between Sant Joan de Caselles and climbing wall.
- Untreated areas stay icy for days after 2-3 winter snowfalls or frosts, posing serious walking risks.
- Pedestrians detour to clearer roads, increasing traffic accident dangers as seen in prior collision.
- Residents decry unequal treatment by services; no authority response reported.
Residents near the Moles waterfall in Canillo are complaining about uneven snow and ice clearance by municipal services. They report that public walkways are properly treated in the town centre up to Sant Joan de Caselles, and again from the Romanesque church further uphill. However, the stretch from Sant Joan de Caselles to the climbing wall receives no such attention.
Local people say that after snowfalls or heavy frosts—which have occurred two or three times this winter—these untreated pavements remain icy for days. Walking there poses serious risks, with pedestrians often forced to take to the road instead, which stays clearer. They note this increases the danger of traffic accidents, as happened last winter when a collision occurred.
The residents describe the discrepancy as unfair treatment by communal services, leaving their area neglected while others are prioritised. No response from authorities has been reported so far.
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