El Sillar double-track railway expected to be delivered by mid-2025; they emphasize the safety of the four tunnels

the way Double Track El Cilar Provisional delivery in November 2023, registration one month later Asphalt layer sinking in some sections of the roadwhich has created controversy for the company that carried out the work, Sinohydro Corporation, Sh2.923 billion.

In an announcement released by the Asian company on Wednesday, it was reported that until it is finally delivered to the Bolivian State before the middle of the next government. When the replenishment work has been completed to stabilize and give Final solution for key parts Affected by last year’s abnormal rainy season.

The El Sillar section is part of the route between Cochabamba and Santa Cruz and is a two-lane highway. 30 km, through areas with unstable terrain. It has presented numerous challenges throughout history, but now They have a clear solution.

“The El Cilar region is not only where Bolivia’s most important logistics corridor passes through, More than 150,000 tons of cargo Between the east and west, it is also an area prone to landslides and flooding due to geological instability,” the company explained.

Works include 4 tunnels with a total length of more than 2,670 meters and across areas of high geological risk.

The company explained that the tunnel’s safety is 24-hour monitoring Control Center from Permanent Assessment Record Ventilation, lighting and any other type of emergency measures.

“In addition to having Personal permanent residence, The reports generated by the system are sent to the Sinohydro offices, where more personnel check that everything is OK inside the tunnel,” explains Nino Bejarano, a company engineer.

The longest tunnels 1 and 2 (669 m and 1,046 m respectively) Panic buttons and escape routes Can be used in any unexpected situation. In addition, they are installed Automatic gas detection sensors Things that excite fans Preventing carbon monoxide saturation Inside the structure.

Another safety measure taken by the builders is the use of diesel generator sets. Automatic Start When the network power supply is interrupted for some reason. “This ensures that all safety systems Continue working without interruption, Whatever the case may be,” Bejarano explained.