Showing posts with label Transportation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Transportation. Show all posts

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Street Paving and Drainage Accelerated in Rio das Ostras

[Article from Secom Rio das Ostras, originally posted here. My translation.]

Urbanization work in progress will cost about R$55 million.

The work of the Secretary of Urban Planning and Construction is happening at an accelerated pace. Dozens of streets are being paved, adding drainage, and being urbanized, adding about fifteen kilometers of pavement. The City Council set aside R$20 million to urbanize the roads near Rodovia Amaral Peixoto in Rio das Ostras. The work, long awaited by the population, will begin later this month. The investments, including bicycle paths, street signs and parking, will be conducted between Jardim Bela Vista and Praia Âncora.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Amaral Peixoto Highway Will Undergo Construction for Expansion and Repair

[Article from Secom Rio das Ostras, published here. Photos courtesy of Secom. My translation]

The State of Rio de Janeiro will invest in Amaral Peixoto Highway.

Twenty kilometers between Maricá and Saquarema, and another 30 from  Rio das Ostras to Macaé, will be doubled in size. The roads in the state of Rio de Janeiro will benefit from investments up to R$2.8 billion. There will be over 700 km of improvements. The announcement was made by the State Government. Among the roads that will receive investments, is RJ-106.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Rio das Ostras Invests in Sidewalks Between The Municipal Border and Parque de Tubos

(Translated by me from an article by Secom Rio das Ostras)

The city of Rio das Ostras is investing in work to provide more security for pedestrians. Construction of the alternative route for workers who have to walk between the municipality and the bus Terminal at Parque de Tubos will be in its final phase at the end of this month.