Overview

• Municipal decrees 2188 and 2189 formalize a convenio with the national Defense Ministry for two Bailey bridges over the Canal Maldonado at Malvinas and Santa Cruz.
• Each bridge costs 17,670,949.44 pesos for a three‑month term with renewal options, plus an insurance policy of 8,417,134.18 pesos in favor of Provincia Seguros SA.
• The decrees are dated September 19 but take effect retroactively from June 10 and June 14, reflecting when the Army structures were in place.
• Use is restricted to light vehicles only with a 10 km/h limit, pedestrians are barred, and heavy vehicles over 3,500 kg are prohibited, according to the contractual terms.
• Public works secretary Gustavo Trankels said the city signed to avoid removal of the crossings, as political debate continues over national funding after a congressional aid bill was vetoed; provincial reconstruction began at Pampa Central and the broader plan is slated to start next year through 2028.