This is what we used to call “the traffic circle with the ugly statue” -- and everyone knew what we were talking about. In June of this year, we were informed that for one kilometer (0.6 miles) from here up the road visible in the background, “important road works” would be conducted. All we know is that two additional traffic circles will be built (we can’t imagine why). It also looks like the road, currently only one lane in either direction, will be widened -- though in some spots we cannot see how it is possible. As soon as school vacation ends (in one week), this portion of the road will be the source of massive traffic jams. And the work is supposed to go on until February 2010... On the positive side: no more ugly statue to scare little kids, at least not for the moment.