On October 13, MioComune.tv reported that Scalea's administration approved a preliminary study to secure Beata Vergine del Carmelo road and its adjoining slope. The outlet gives a total financial framework of €2,075,000; the proposal is to enter the ReNdis register and be submitted to relevant institutions for funding.

The reported measures address the road surface, retaining structures and drainage. For residents, the interesting point is that this is not described simply as resurfacing: preparation also concerns slope movement and water.

Approval of a preliminary proposal is not a funding award or an implementation date. Nor does the report itself confirm that the road is closed today. The useful next steps to follow are municipal announcements on funding, subsequent design, work procurement and any traffic restrictions, each as a separately confirmed development.