The project also includes substantial drainage works.

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The project began after workers installing a new drainage system in the central districts of Saude and Gamboa discovered hundreds of personal objects belonging to African slaves, according to the Rio Times.

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The Highways Agency project will consider renewing or repairing the roadside drainage system.

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