Repair of Bārbele-Ozolaine Road Delayed Due to Poor Bridge Condition and Rising Bitumen Costs
The reconstruction of the Bārbele-Ozolaine road, which began this spring after decades of promises, will be delayed because the bridge is in worse condition than expected, and contractors seek compensation for higher bitumen prices.
Last August, residents of Bauska municipality protested, demanding the long-awaited repair of the road between Bārbele and Ozolaine, which had been promised for over forty years. This spring, construction finally started, but now the work is set to be delayed. The bridge's technical condition turned out to be worse than anticipated in the project, and contractors are requesting compensation for the sharp rise in bitumen prices. These issues may extend the construction timeline and increase costs. Local residents have long awaited road improvements, and the delay is causing further dissatisfaction. The information was published by iAuto.lv.
