Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06CARACAS1293
2006-05-12 20:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Caracas
Cable title:
UPDATE ON CARACAS-LA GUAIRA BRIDGE BYPASS ROAD
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UNCLAS CARACAS 001293
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EAIR ETRD KDEM PGOV ASEC VE
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON CARACAS-LA GUAIRA BRIDGE BYPASS ROAD
REF: CARACAS 1263
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UNCLAS CARACAS 001293
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EAIR ETRD KDEM PGOV ASEC VE
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON CARACAS-LA GUAIRA BRIDGE BYPASS ROAD
REF: CARACAS 1263
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1. (SBU) Traffic on the Bridge Bypass Road built to link
Caracas to the main air and sea ports has resumed on both
lanes for heavy and light traffic, with some intermittent
closures. The Ministry of Infrastructure (MINFRA) has
announced possible closures from 10PM-4AM to reinforce the
steep pitching against landslide damage. The Association of
Engineers of Venezuela (CIV) studied road conditions and
ascertained that it would take six weeks to adequately
fortify the pitching against landslide damage, during which
the road would have to be closed. The CIV also said publicly
that the poor quality of the road was due to the hastiness
with which it was built. (Note: CIV accurately predicted the
collapse of the bridge and the current problems with the
bypass road. End Note). As the rains continue, further
landslide damage is expected, unless MINFRA can install
adequate barriers and make necessary repairs.
BROWNFIELD
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
NSC FOR DAN TOMLINSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EAIR ETRD KDEM PGOV ASEC VE
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON CARACAS-LA GUAIRA BRIDGE BYPASS ROAD
REF: CARACAS 1263
This message is sensitive but unclassified, please treat
accordingly.
1. (SBU) Traffic on the Bridge Bypass Road built to link
Caracas to the main air and sea ports has resumed on both
lanes for heavy and light traffic, with some intermittent
closures. The Ministry of Infrastructure (MINFRA) has
announced possible closures from 10PM-4AM to reinforce the
steep pitching against landslide damage. The Association of
Engineers of Venezuela (CIV) studied road conditions and
ascertained that it would take six weeks to adequately
fortify the pitching against landslide damage, during which
the road would have to be closed. The CIV also said publicly
that the poor quality of the road was due to the hastiness
with which it was built. (Note: CIV accurately predicted the
collapse of the bridge and the current problems with the
bypass road. End Note). As the rains continue, further
landslide damage is expected, unless MINFRA can install
adequate barriers and make necessary repairs.
BROWNFIELD