The Petra Regional Authority confirmed through its digital platforms that it has completed the cleaning and rehabilitation of bridges and storm drains, through the staff of the Environment and Climate Change Directorate, the Public Works Directorate, and the Logistics Support Directorate.
The authority stated that these works continued for more than two months, within a field work program aimed at sustaining the rainwater drainage system and enhancing its efficiency, and ensuring the smoothness of drainage and addressing any observations or obstacles that may affect its work during the rainy season.
The authority pointed out the continuation of follow-up, cleaning, and maintenance work on a regular basis, which enhances the readiness of sites and facilities to deal with the rainy season, and ensure the highest degree of safety and readiness.
The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Engineer Adnan Al-Suwaeiir, said that the authority's preparations also included raising the readiness of the archaeological site by equipping the necessary teams and developing plans to deal with weather conditions, in a way that preserves the urban heritage of the city and ensures the safety of visitors coming from all over the world.
In addition, the Petra Public Works Directorate, as part of its preparations to receive the upcoming rainy season, completed the cleaning of bridges and storm drains on the roads under its jurisdiction, and removed dangerous rocks exposed to falling along the main road in Wadi Musa, and fenced rocks that are difficult to remove, to preserve the safety of pedestrians and vehicles.
Petra Public Works Director Engineer Muhammad Al-Falaht confirmed that these works come within the framework of the directorate's keenness to ensure the readiness of the infrastructure, enhance the efficiency of water drainage networks, and reduce the risks of rainwater accumulation, which contributes to maintaining the smoothness of traffic and the safety of road users during the winter season.
These official preparations were accompanied by popular preparations by 4x4 car owners to provide assistance to locals and visitors during the heavy rainfall and snowfall period, as well as preparations by owners of furnished apartments that are offered for free to those whose paths are cut off due to the repercussions of winter.
