Project description
The project plans the development and reconstruction of County Road 6224, 9.770 km long, from the port of Polačište to the settlement of Račišće on the island of Korčula.
The reconstruction includes:
- Geometric alignment of the route and widening of the roadway, wherever possible, to increase traffic flow and safety;
- Construction and/or renovation of pedestrian and bicycle paths, thereby introducing a sustainable component of mobility;
- Installation of a new layer of pavement structure using technical solutions more resistant to weather and traffic impacts;
- Establishment of a stormwater drainage system, including drainage channels, sedimentation tanks and oil and grease separators where necessary;
- Installation of traffic signaling and protective equipment, including horizontal and vertical signaling, traffic mirrors, fences, etc.;
- Creation of bus stops with access for persons with reduced mobility;
- Rehabilitation or protection of slopes and embankments, in order to reduce the risk of landslides and erosion.
Project goal
The aim of the project is to improve traffic connections, safety and quality of life of the local population, as well as to ensure better conditions for the island’s economic development.
This road plays a key role in the island’s transport system, connecting settlements with the town of Korčula and the port of Polačište, which is about to become the primary port connecting the island to the mainland.