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Roadworks disrupt traffic in Praia

By , based on Expresso das Ilhas

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Traffic will be disrupted between Quebra Canela and the Beira-Mar Grill roundabout in Praia while a new road surface layer is laid. The works are scheduled from 19:00 Monday to 06:00 Tuesday, according to Estradas de Cabo Verde and the Praia municipality.

Road traffic will be disrupted on the section linking Quebra Canela to the Beira-Mar Grill roundabout in Praia during the application of a new layer of asphalt scheduled for Monday night into Tuesday, according to Expresso das Ilhas. The application of the road surface levelling layer is due to take place from 19:00 to 06:00.

The intervention is being carried out by Estradas de Cabo Verde (ECV), in partnership with the Praia municipality. Preparatory work is scheduled for the weekend and the two institutions recommend that drivers use alternative routes during the intervention.

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