Governor Gladson Cameli Visits Major Infrastructure Projects in Rio Branco, Acre

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Rio Branco, a city in the state of Acre, Brazil, has been undergoing significant infrastructure development efforts, with Governor Gladson Cameli conducting technical visits to major projects underway in the city, accompanied by Vice Governor Mailza Assis and state secretaries. The Governor's visits aimed to monitor the progress of projects aimed at modernizing the city, improving urban mobility, and promoting quality of life. The projects include the Quinze neighborhood waterfront, restoration work on the Joaquim Macedo Footbridge, and the Ceara Avenue Road Complex.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Quinze neighborhood waterfront project stretches 372 meters and combines historical and urban development with environmental initiatives, such as riverbank erosion control.
  • The project includes spaces dedicated to leisure, tourism, and economic development in the region, adding historical, cultural, and tourist value to the site.
  • The restoration work on the Joaquim Macedo Footbridge focuses on pedestrian safety and the durability of the structure, with a estimated completion date to be announced by Deracre's President Sula Ximenes.
  • The Ceara Avenue Road Complex project involves the construction of an overpass, with a Crucial phase including deep excavations and intense soil movement, requiring a temporary closure of the section between Marechal Deodoro and Floriano Peixoto streets.
  • The project aims to provide alternative transportation for the population, connecting the city's most remote points, with a R$38 million investment from state funds and a parliamentary amendment by Senator Marcio Bittar.
  • The projects are expected to create jobs, improve vehicle traffic, strengthen infrastructure, and transform the quality of life of the population, according to Governor Cameli.
  • The social importance of the projects was emphasized by Vice Governor Mailza Assis, highlighting their direct impact on the population, not only in terms of traffic management but also in generating jobs and income.
  • Secretary of Public Works Italo Lopes explained that the Ceara Avenue Road Complex is now entering a critical phase, with deep excavations and intense soil movement, requiring a temporary closure of the section between Marechal Deodoro and Floriano Peixoto streets.

Statistics:

  • The Quinze neighborhood waterfront project will have a total length of 372 meters.
  • The Joaquim Macedo Footbridge restoration work involves pedestrians and aims to improve the durability and structural integrity of the bridge.
  • The Ceara Avenue Road Complex project aims to provide alternative transportation for the population, with a R$38 million investment.
  • The Rio Branco Ring Road project has an investment of R$38 million.
  • 10.87 km of the total 26 km to be built in the future have been paved, representing a significant project to reduce traffic flow.
  • The projects aim to create jobs, improve vehicle traffic, strengthen infrastructure, and transform the quality of life of the population.

Sources:

  • "Governador Gladson Cameli visita principais obras de infraestrutura de Rio Branco e reforça compromisso com desenvolvimento urbano" (https://agencia.ac.gov.br/governador-gladson-cameli-visita-principais-obras-de-infraestrutura-de-rio-branco-e-reforca-compromisso-com-desenvolvimento-urbano/)

Note: The article was originally written in Portuguese, and this translation may contain errors.