The President of Brisa's executive committee, Pires de Lima, assured on Wednesday, February 25, in Parliament, that the repair work on the section of the A1 affected by the platform collapse near Coimbra will be completed by tomorrow, less than three weeks after the incident caused by severe weather that hit the country. Speaking urgently before a parliamentary committee at the request of Chega, Pires de Lima stated that the concessionaire does not take responsibility for the collapse, emphasizing that the incident originated from the Mondego dyke, which is outside the road concession. He clarified that Brisa manages road infrastructures, not dykes or hydraulic projects, and therefore could not anticipate the rupture at the viaduct location. Pires de Lima revealed that the financial damages for the company exceed three million euros, which includes emergency work and the reconstruction of the highway platform. Nevertheless, he confirmed that the concessionaire will not seek compensation from the State, describing this decision as a gesture of social responsibility. He also confirmed that the repair work will be completed tomorrow, February 26, just 15 days after the collapse, highlighting the exceptional effort made by the company and its partners. After the completion of the work, Brisa will request the Mobility and Transport Institute to verify safety conditions for the full reopening of the section between Coimbra Sul and Coimbra Norte in the coming days. Pires de Lima detailed the extraordinary measures taken, including the deployment of over 9,000 tonnes of material to prevent erosion and protect the affected area, with more than 70 workers and technicians on site daily, and over 50 pieces of equipment mobilised for the operation.
Collapse on the A1. Brisa's President assures that repairs will be completed tomorrow and will not seek compensation from the State
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