SIR:
While the decision to repair the already far too deteriorated streets in the City of Viña del Mar is excellent and very necessary, it is nonetheless worrying that two circumstances worthy of analysis and deep discussion come together. A two-block stretch of pavement, such as that on Von Schroeder Street, in any first-rate country would hardly take more than two to three weeks to complete; here it was planned for more than four months.
In a tourist city, is it logical to carry out this work in the middle of summer?
John Arentsen Rodríguez
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Manuel Lema/ Aton Chile MANUEL LEMA/ATON CHILE CommentsMR. DIRECTOR:While the decision to repair the already far too deteriorated streets in the City of Viña del Mar is excellent and very necessary, it is still concerning that two circumstances come together that deserve analysis and in-depth discussion. A two-block stretch of pavement, such as that on Von Schroeder Street, in any first-rate country would hardly take more than two to three weeks to complete; here it was planned for more than four months. In a tourist city, is it logical to do this work in the middle of summer?John Arentsen RodríguezMore about:RepairsCityPavementsTourism