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The Costa del Sol continues to be a beacon of grit and hard graft for its residents, as demonstrated by the relentless efforts to restore the A-397 Ronda-San Pedro road.
Despite the severe damage caused by Storm Jana on March 8, which forced a complete closure of this vital artery by avalanche, and despite warnings that the repair work could last a full 9 months, the Junta de Andalucía and the dedicated local workers have responded with inspiring determination.
The repair works, have shifted into high gear, with crews now working seven days a week to stabilise the hillside and relink Ronda and and the Costa del Sol in double-quick time.
Fifteen skilled workers and engineers, including ground crews and abseiling specialists, have been joined by a massive 200-tonne crane, reaching the landslide’s peak at 100 metres high. Next up, an additional team will boost the workforce to around 20, deploying every available resource to install a heavy-duty containment mesh and reinforce the slope. Rocío Díaz, the regional development councillor, stressed the complexity of this €3.5 million project, stating, ‘We’ve mobilised all possible human and technical means to reopen this road safely and quickly.’ Crews are tirelessly clearing unstable blocks, installing protective measures, and designing a viaduct repair plan.
The unwavering commitment reflects what it’s like to be a ‘Costasolero’, from a community that rises above biggest challenges and gets their hands dirty when it’s most needed. As works progress, we’re reminded that it is not all sun, sea and sangria. The hard graft comes first.
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