Aixirivall Residents Demand Safer Roads Amid Drainage Works
Locals in La Massana complain about loose gravel and hazards on a downhill road during stormwater separation project.
Key Points
- Residents report safety risks from gravel buildup, especially for motorcyclists and cyclists, despite repeated cleanups.
- Temporary detour with traffic lights operating smoothly; final resurfacing set for coming weeks post-asphalt plant reopening.
- Project aims to separate stormwater from sewage to prevent road damage in heavy rain.
- Commune responds to arson attack with traffic agents, police patrols, and potential camera installation.
Residents of Aixirivall in La Massana parish continue to voice safety concerns over the downhill road section at the village entrance, left with loose gravel and a trench from ongoing stormwater drainage separation works.
The project, which started higher in the quarter and has progressed downward, requires final resurfacing of the affected stretch. Locals have repeatedly complained to the commune about the hazards, particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists. One resident said she was "fed up" with the small stones accumulating there, warning that "one of these days, someone on a motorcycle will have a nasty surprise." Workers have cleared the surface several times, but gravel builds up again, especially with rain forecast this week. A temporary detour with traffic lights is operating without issues.
Neighbours welcome the infrastructure upgrades but criticise the interim conditions. They also highlighted past problems, such as perpendicular pavement cuts that left uneven asphalt several centimetres below level after repaving. In one street, excavations happened twice—each breaking and replacing the asphalt—creating significant dips that led to further complaints and repairs by authorities.
In response, Sant Julià de Lòria's major consellera, Cerni Cairat, stated that resurfacing of the trench will begin in the coming weeks now that the asphalt plant has reopened after a closure. "In about two weeks, we should see the improvement," he said. Cairat described the works as a major undertaking to prevent stormwater mixing with sewage during heavy rain, which previously damaged roads. He noted the project will continue progressively in other areas but stressed this problematic section is a priority that will soon be resolved.
Cairat also addressed a recent arson attack that destroyed three vehicles, saying the commune has provided traffic agents, relayed concerns to police, and stands ready to install security cameras if requested. Police have increased patrols in response.
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