The Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, chaired an important meeting to discuss road accidents in the city. The meeting, focused on the interventions of the Municipality of Naples, took stock of the state of the works and the safety measures adopted.
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Among the results achieved: the renewal of the lighting on Corso Garibaldi, the installation of surveillance cameras in strategic tunnels and the cleaning of the Vomero-Pianura link road.
The police have intensified checks to combat impaired driving, while the Municipality is working on reorganizing waste collection on Corso Umberto. The coordination table will continue to monitor the situation and plan further interventions.
Infrastructure interventions:
Lighting: The replacement of public lighting on Corso Garibaldi up to Via Marina has been completed, with a significant improvement in nighttime visibility. The intervention will be extended to the surrounding areas to ensure uniform coverage and definitively resolve the problem of frequent shutdowns caused by overloads on the network.
Video surveillance: New video surveillance systems have been installed inside the Vittoria, Laziale and Quattro Giornate tunnels. The cameras, in addition to acting as a deterrent, will also be used to monitor traffic and collect evidence in the event of accidents.
Cleaning and maintenanceA thorough cleaning of the Vomero-Pianura link road has been carried out, eliminating the danger posed by falling debris from a private hillside.
Control and prevention activities:
Drug and alcohol controls: Law enforcement has intensified road checks, also using mobile devices to detect drivers' use of drugs and alcohol.
Collaboration with ASIA: The final details for the installation of new waste collection stations on Corso Umberto are being finalized, in order to improve the aesthetic appearance of the street and prevent accidents caused by abandoned waste.
The technical table will continue to meet periodically to monitor the effectiveness of the interventions carried out, evaluate new projects and coordinate the actions of the various actors involved. Meetings will also be organized with citizens to gather suggestions and proposals aimed at further improving road safety in Naples.
Article published on 29 October 2024 - 06:30
It seems that finally some concrete progress is being made to improve road safety in Naples. Let's hope that these interventions really bring benefits.