Concrete access road from Mārciena to Gaizinkalns via Bērzauna
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Located in Madona region, Bērzaune, Bērzaune parish.
The concrete road was intended for the transfer of nuclear missiles from the military base in Mārciena to Gaizinkalns. Conventional roads did not carry the heavy weight of the missiles, a special surface was needed to move them
The concrete road (with breaks) in Mārciena and Bērzaune parish has been preserved to this day.
Used sources and references:
Madona Museum of Local Lore and Art, LTV program "Atskeyas": Occupying troops leave Latvia
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