The Governor of Buenos Aires Province, Axel Kicillof, inaugurated this Thursday the new Gogna bridge over the Luján River and questioned the national government by stating that, “even if (Javier) Milei wants to destroy it, our response will be a productive model.” During the event, which was also attended by Minister of Infrastructure Gabriel Katopodis and the local mayor, Leonardo Boto, the provincial leader highlighted the work as part of a strategic plan to mitigate floods and improve connectivity in the western area of Luján. The construction of the bridge required an investment of $3.217 million and also includes the Los Huesos bridge. “The river has ceased to be a threat and has become a tourist attraction,” he said and emphasized that “the dichotomy between the State or the market is false: both are needed for the region to develop.” In turn, Katopodis stated that “this inauguration is part of a historic investment” and stressed that “it is not true that the people are against public works,” while Boto defined the bridge as a “very necessary” work to prevent flooding and valued “the struggle of neighbors.” During the day, the “Manuel Belgrano” recycling plant was also inaugurated, readapted for the “Cielo Abierto Tres Estrellas” cooperative, where machinery, clothing, and LED lighting for green spaces were delivered, in the presence of Minister of the Environment, Daniela Vilar. “Faced with a national government that denies climate change, in the Province we address socio-environmental issues with effective public policies,” Vilar assured. “The national government celebrates that it has indebted the country again for a billion dollars, but none of that will be used to carry out the works that Luján needs,” Kicillof warned, and concluded: “We will continue to inaugurate bridges, opening schools, and generating better living conditions.” This replaces an old structure that caused obstructions during floods. “This is an area that has suffered many floods and where many promised solutions, but then did nothing,” Kicillof said, and remarked: “We did not make promises, we committed to planning and investing, and the results can already be seen here.” According to the Argentine News Agency, the work is part of the Comprehensive Master Plan for the Luján River Basin and aims to expand the course's drainage and prevent waterlogging. The new crossing, made of concrete, is 76.5 meters long and 8.3 meters wide, with two lanes, pedestrian walkways, storm drains, and LED lighting.
