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Emergency works They are working to stabilize a mountainside near the Cascada in Marbella. After recent heavy rains, they have been able to remove rocks and other boulders that were thrown from the mountainside, leaving the road blocked and impassable. With an investment exceeding €130,000. The project intends to not only reopen access to the windy street that links the Ojen road and La Cañana shopping centre to El Trapiche neighbourhood, but to protect reinforce road safety in this particularly vulnerable mountainous area following recent episodes of intense rainfall.
Calle Chorreadero in Marbella needs protection work
After heavy winter rains and an abundance of undergrowth led to partial slope collapse, the intervention was necessary. These recent intense rainfalls stormsThe city has, on average, only experienced minor incidents that were quickly resolved thanks to preventative measures.
Calle Chorreadero is still closed in Marbella
It is expected that the works will last about one month. They are being carried out with full safety and technical guarantees by a company local from San Pedro de Alcantara. In the first phase of the project, crews will focus on clearing a slope that covers approximately 2,500 sq. m. The next step will be the installation of a mesh to contain the slope and prevent further landslides. The affected section of Calle Chorreadero is closed to traffic for safety reasons throughout the duration.
Recent preventive efforts have proved effective in minimising the damage caused by recent adverse weather conditions. In the Puerto Banus tunnel for example, which has been prone in the past to flooding, causing vehicles to be trapped and pedestrians as well as drivers to be at risk of being injured, there were no issues this time. The ongoing cleaning and maintenance has also played an important role in reducing overall storm impact.
