Trees removed on Lietava Street will be replanted

In Jonava, as the reconstruction of Lietava Street continues, the pruning and thinning of trees obstructing the construction work is renewed.

According to the city council, most of the removed trees will be replanted later, the municipality reports.

“During the work, the contractor will re-examine each tree and assess whether it can be left. If the roots of a tree are damaged up to 30 percent, there is a chance that such a tree will be able to grow further and be saved. All trees in poor condition and invasive species that have a harmful ecological effect will certainly be removed.

After the works are completed, it is planned to plant 30 trees on Lietava Street. small-leaved linden trees and about 600 pcs. bushes. If there are too few plants provided for in the project, the municipality will be able to plant additional ones”, says Eglė Pinkevičienė, an elder of the city of Jonava.

According to her, the entire territory of Lietava Street is managed in accordance with environmental requirements for the removal of vegetation. Damaged lawn areas will also be repaired throughout the construction area after the main construction works.

“Reconstruction of Lietava street in Jonava city, Jonava district. weekly project” project proposals were presented to the public in the spring of 2021. in 2021 April 28 during the held public meeting, the specialists who prepared the project answered the residents’ questions.

You can find all the responses from the designers HERE.

Design proposals for the Lietava street reconstruction project are published HERE.

During the second stage, the section of the street from the entrance to the “Bikuvos” shopping center to Lietava st. 7 home. Car traffic during the repair is organized in detours.

During the reconstruction, the asphalt surface of Lietava Street, underground communications, lighting, and a bicycle path are being installed.

Reconstruction works are carried out by the company “Kauno kelaii”. The value of the project is over 3 million. euros.

The reconstruction of Lietava Street is one of the main works on the city streets, which is aimed at completion as soon as possible. After the reconstruction, one of the most important streets surrounding the city will become more convenient not only for cars, but also for cyclists and pedestrians.