The Public Enterprise for State Roads has commenced rehabilitation works on the bridge structure over the Markova Reka River on regional road R1106, located in Kisela Voda, at the entrance to Drachevo, to have the safety and functionality of the bridge improved.

The Director of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, Koce Trajanovski, together with the Mayor of the Municipality of Kisela Voda, Beti Stamenkoska Trajkoska, therefore went for an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction works.

The construction activities are progressing at an accelerated pace and at a rate adapted to the summer period, when traffic is less intensive, with the aim of minimizing traffic congestion and the impact on road users.

The works include rehabilitation of the bridge superstructure, involving the removal of the existing expansion joints, drainage inlets, asphalt, railing and sidewalks. A new concrete slab will then be installed, together with waterproofing of the bridge structure, asphalt paving, construction of new sidewalks, and installation of a new railing.

The construction works are being carried out by the construction and design company “Sintek Engineering” DOOEL, v. Brazda, while supervision is being provided by the project management company “EOS E.E.” DOO Skopje. The rehabilitation works are financed from the budget of the Public Enterprise for State Roads, with the allocated amount being MKD 4,619,800.00, excluding VAT.

The deadline for completion of the works is as stipulated in the Contract, and, in consultation with the Contractor, completion is expected in early September.

The Public Enterprise for State Roads is responsible for the safety and maintenance of more than 1,100 bridges on state roads throughout the country. Based on the monitoring of the condition of the bridges, the need occasionally arises for maintenance of the bridge superstructure, i.e. for its rehabilitation due to deterioration of the components most susceptible to wear, such as expansion joints, asphalt and other elements, with the aim of enhancing their safety and ensuring greater security for road users.

During the execution of the works, traffic will be regulated by temporary traffic lights, with vehicles being allowed to pass alternately in one traffic lane.