Summary
- Environmental impact authorized for a section of the N-332 in Torrevieja.
- Concerns raised over incomplete project and traffic issues.
- The state budget currently lacks funds for the road expansion.
- Mayor Eduardo Dolón demands better dialog from the Ministry of Transport.
- future coordination between the city council, ministry, and regional authorities is crucial.
Environmental Clearance Granted for N-332 Section in Torrevieja
The Ministry of Ecological Transition has recently authorized the environmental impact procedure for a segment of the N-332 dual carriageway expansion in torrevieja, specifically from the junction with CV-95 to CV-905. This decision marks a crucial step in the necessary processes required for the construction of the project.However, the Torrevieja City Council is voicing meaningful concerns regarding the current state of the project.
Details of the Project and Residual Concerns
The environmental resolution issued today applies solely to a stretch of 4.21 kilometers, which connects the N-332 with CV-95 near the Torrevieja Hospital to the junction with CV-905, at the vicinity of several commercial centers. Alarmingly, there is no proposed solution addressing the stretch from the commercial area to the Rosa Mazón valero Avenue bridge, extending to the roundabout access via José Samper García Avenue.
- Remaining unaddressed is approximately 3.21 kilometers out of a total of 7.68 kilometers that require dual carriageway implementation.
- If this situation persists, these additional three kilometers could exacerbate the existing traffic congestion with only one lane in each direction.
No Budget Allocation for Expansion
Adding to the complexity, the current General State Budgets do not allocate any funds for the expansion project, a point highlighted by the Torrevieja City Council’s repeated communications with the Ministry of Transport representatives.Mayor Eduardo Dolón expressed concern over the lack of progress since the meeting with Minister Óscar Puente in May 2024,who announced that the work would be tendered by the Ministry in 2025 yet failed to respond to the city council’s requests for follow-up meetings.
Calls for better Communication
Dolón emphasized the City’s readiness to coordinate with the Ministry on any necessary discussions relevant to the project, and also the interest conveyed by the Environmental, infrastructure, and Territory Department to partake in these work meetings. he stressed the urgency of addressing critical aspects of the project,such as the expansion of CV-905 over the N-332.Mayor Dolón has committed to persistently urging the ministry of Transport for swift responses to the emerging issues, especially given the current extreme traffic congestion along the N-332, which raises serious concerns about road safety and environmental impacts.
Conclusion
The Torrevieja City council is committed to ensuring that the expansion of the N-332 is prioritized, advocating for a timely resolution to the ongoing traffic issues. The Mayor’s insistence on better communication with the Ministry highlights the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address the ongoing challenges faced by the residents of this coastal city.
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