The modern asphalt road crossing the settlement was dismantled and thus it was possible to excavate the underlying structures. A new beaten earth road was constructed, which passing outside the Messapian fortifications provides a better view of them. Excavations on the north side were completed, revealing the external facing of large limestone blocks in its entirety.

The reconstruction of the fortifications continued alongside the excavations. In particular the eastern wing, which was completely destroyed by agricultural activity and of which only the remains of the external facing were preserved, was rebuilt.

In the north-eastern corner of the settlement a small mound of stones resulting from the farmers having removed them from the surrounding land was dismantled. These materials were also reused in the reconstruction of the dry-stone fortifications. The reconstruction work undertaken in these years has rendered the form of the ancient settlement clearly visible. The completion of the work and opening of the area to the public is foreseen for the end of 2010.