Dovzhenka Street went for years without a hard surface: in the rain it turned to mud, in summer to dust. Now full-scale new construction has begun here, not patch repairs.

Oleksandr Pashchynskyi, First Deputy Mayor of Irpin, reported on the progress of the project on his Telegram channel.

Construction machinery on Dovzhenka Street during preparatory works
The old surface has been removed and the site cleared for the new base. Photo: Oleksandr Pashchynskyi

What has been done at the site so far

Preparatory works are currently under way: the old road surface has been dismantled, the area cleared and the base for the new surface is being laid. It is the base that determines how long a road lasts — cobbles laid on unprepared ground start to ripple within a few seasons.

The project covers more than the carriageway. The plan includes pavements, junctions with adjoining areas and the installation of traffic management equipment — signs and road markings.

"I ask drivers to be understanding"

"The road will be closed for the duration of the works. I ask drivers to be understanding about the temporary inconvenience, to observe road signs and to use alternative routes," Oleksandr Pashchynskyi said.

The cleared section of Dovzhenka Street before the base is laid
The project also provides for pavements and traffic management equipment. Photo: Oleksandr Pashchynskyi

Choosing cobbles over asphalt for a street in a private housing area has a practical explanation: such a surface is easier to repair in sections, it lets water through better and does not soften in the heat. The city council has not yet named a completion date.

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