With the presence of a large number of people who gathered to witness the ceremony, it was inaugurated yesterday by the president Arana Osorio he El Incienso bridgedescribed as a monumental work of the current regime.
The event was presided over, in addition to the ruler, by ministers of state, senior officials and military leaders, members of the diplomatic corps and guests.
It was significant that the inauguration of the El Incienso bridge attracted the attention of a large number of people, particularly from the humble strata, who were present at the inauguration.
President Arana gave a speech, expressing himself in the following terms: “Although for political motivations some have insisted on denying the work carried out by my government, its realization is visible to the people.”
“This bridge,” said General Arana, It is a dream of more than fifty years that my government has come true. Not only will it speed up traffic, but it is a work that the people will appreciate because it is theirs.
The bridge is 390 meters long, 25 meters wide, six lanes, a maximum height above the bottom of 135 meters, a central bed 30 centimeters wide, a 1.80 meter sidewalk and 18 lamps of 35 thousand lumens. The total cost of the work is Q4 million 650 thousand.
The road project that began in 1971
The peripheral ring of the city will have an approximate value of Q20 million, according to what was reported yesterday by engineer Roberto de la Cerda, head of the Programming and Costs section of the Municipality’s Works Directorate.
The complete project planning studies, which include soil economic analysis, search for the best line and topographical planning, will begin on July 1. The head of Planning and Costs said that the project is one of the most ambitious of Mayor Manuel Colom Argueta and that due to its complexity and cost, it would not be a work that could be carried out by a single administration. —However—said the official—the current building administration is determined to move forward.
six months later
“The peripheral ring project has almost been completed Bran-Martí-Calle San Juan”he declared Mayor Manuel Colom Argueta in an interview on December 30, 1971. “These works are part of a plan approved by the municipality, which involves a gradual system of roads, promoting a less burdensome form of travel than the one that existed until now.”
*Textual note from edition 6995 with note information published in edition 6245
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