The repair work on the main road 23 in Keuruu, which collapsed last summer, is set to begin next week. According to the Central Finland vitality center, the embankments west of the collapse site will be reinforced with so-called counter embankments, which will help stabilize the road’s foundation. The unit head, Janne Jaatinen, reassured that the upcoming works are pre-planned safety measures and there is currently no risk of further collapses.

The repair process will take approximately a month and involves the removal of trees in the area, followed by the transportation of soil materials. After these initial steps, the road slopes will be shaped to a gentler incline to provide additional stability. To ensure safety during the repair, a speed limit of 50 km/h will be enforced, and only one lane will be open during the slope shaping process.

The cause of the road’s initial collapse was identified as the road being constructed on peatland. This context not only highlights the geographical challenges faced during road construction in the region but also emphasizes the importance of using sound engineering practices in infrastructure development. Ensuring the reliability of such roads is crucial for the safety of commuters and the economic activities in the area.