The Autopistas del Caribe Concession, in charge of the Turbaco toll, in Bolívar, rejected the violent acts that have been occurring on the road such as blockades and vandalism to the toll infrastructure to not allow the reactivation of the charge for vehicles that travel on this road .
“On May 17, 2024, the resolution of the Ministry of Transportation that suspended the collection of categories 1 and 2 at the Turbaco Toll expired, which is why the Caribbean Highway Concession reactivated the collection. Since its reactivation, attacks on Project staff and vandalization of infrastructure have been permanent”the concession reported.
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He also specified that “In the context of the protests at the Turbaco toll, some protesters have attacked the physical integrity of collaborators and have vandalized the infrastructure of the Station and whose damages to date exceed $25,000,000 pesos. The pens of the talanqueras, track chambers, cones, drums, briefcases, sensors and fish bones have been objects of vandalization.”
He also pointed out that “In addition to the above, we respect everyone’s right to express their discontent. However, chaining together as a form of protest can pose risks to personal and public safety, as well as cause significant disruption. “There are other ways to demonstrate that can be just as effective and less dangerous for everyone involved.”
He specified that he is open to dialogue with the community to seek points of agreement.
“We insist on the need to work on the implementation of comfortable and fair differential rates for the inhabitants of the area of influence of the toll, which allow them to benefit from the project and the use of a road in constant maintenance and operation.“the dealership said in a statement.
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