He Ministry of Public Works began the “embellishment” of the tunnel of the Americas with the application of paint gray in their wallswhich breaks with the Original design of figures made with red tiles on a white base.
He tunnel Always show dirtdue to Carbon monoxide that generate vehicles and adhere to their walls by Lack of maintenance. It is one of the dirtiest tunnels of those existing in the Great Santo Domingo.
Although the authorities are occupied, from time to time, to clean the part of the bearing and the drain channelsthe walls They present a bad image for users by the dirt permanent.
- This tunnel It was built at the end of the first government of the President Leonel Fernándezand its design included figures murals in red color that help reduce the sensation of claustrophobia in drivers And they help them not to fall asleep.
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The painted paint sealed all the arts designed on both sides of the tunnel, which has caught the attention of the drivers.
Currently, more than half of the tunnel this painted gray on both sides, in the east-west direction; In the opposite, from west to east, the walls They are dirty and at some points the tiles are detached.
According to drivers that travel through the place, the paint It is being applied without previously withdrawing the Adhered monoxide at walls.
Public works: is maintenance
The Ministry of Public Works reported that the decision to paint walls responds to a process of maintenance integral that guarantees the security and functionality of the infrastructure.
He explained that for years, the combination of monoxidemoisture and high temperatures was deteriorating the ceramics, which became darker, absorbed the light and resisted cleaning. In addition, the fall of pieces in different areas represented a potential risk for drivers and pedestrians.
Said the day of paint seeks to clean walls that were worn and improve space lighting, in addition to prolonging the Useful life of the work.
“The value of the Urban art And it does not rule out that in the future adequate and safe spaces are generated for new artistic expressions, but there was an important process of wear and tear in these and the immediate priority is to guarantee the security Vial and maintain the infrastructure In optimal conditions for all citizens, “he said.
Origin of tunnel
This tunnel It has a length of 771.79 meters; It is one of the longest and was built as part of the road improvement plan that included the Duarte Corridorwith high and other tunnels.
One of the problems of that viaduct is that it does not currently have extractors of Carbon monoxideas originally. Years ago They do not work and the accumulation of gases is released by Six gaps where before the extractorsthree in each direction.
