Estudios y diseños definitivos para el mejoramiento de la vía Playa de Fátima – Cachi – Jerusalén, cantón Biblián, provincia del Cañar

Abstract

Within the Parish of Nazón and Jerusalem belonging to the Biblián town, there are several communities linked to a precarious and deficient road network, both in geometric outline and in the tread layer, which makes it difficult to access and communicate with them, particularly the communities of Playa de Fátima, Cachi and Jerusalén. This study aims to analyze alternative solutions to traffic problems caused by the current state of the road, from the technical-economic point of view and road safety. For its execution, field works were carried out related to the topographic survey, collection of soil samples, manual traffic counts and office work in which Traffic Studies were carried out; Topographic, Stroke and Geometric Design Studies; Geological-Geotechnical Studies and Pavement Design; Hydrological Studies; Hydraulic Studies of Works of Art Major and Minor; Signaling and Budgets. The "Definitive studies and designs for the improvement of the Via de Fátima - Cachi - Jerusalem, Biblián town, province of Cañar", contemplate the extension, rectification and improvement of the road, which seeks to improve and facilitate activities improving the level of life of the inhabitants of the sector, reducing the costs of operation and vehicle maintenance, making the trade viable, boosting the economy of the area and the safety of the users.