- Estimated cost for duplicating the CV-95 road: €180 million.
- Project to improve connectivity between Orihuela and Torrevieja.
- Public-private partnership model to finance the project.
- Expected completion of project drafting and environmental impact approval in under two years.
Enhancement Plans for CV-95 Road connects Orihuela and Torrevieja
In an meaningful development for transportation infrastructure in the Valencia region, the Conseller de Medio ambiente, Infraestructuras y Territorio, Vicente Martínez mus, announced on april 23, 2025, that the duplication of the CV-95 road, which connects Orihuela and Torrevieja, is estimated to cost around €180 million. This declaration was made during his visit to Torrevieja, where he convened local mayors for a crucial discussion about the project.
Project Overview and financing
The CV-95 project aims to enhance road safety and traffic flow in an area that has seen increasing congestion. The financing of the project is set to be conducted through a public-private partnership (PPP) model, as explained by Mus. This model allows for a private company to take charge of the project and construction, while the generalitat will cover agreed-upon investment portions annually.
Key Steps Ahead
To kickstart the project, a feasibility study will be conducted, which will inform the timeline and conditions of the concession period, estimated to be between 30 to 40 years. Mus emphasized that one of the critical deadlines is to have the project drafted and environmental impact assessments approved within the remaining two years of the current legislative term.
New Variant for Improved Access
Additionally, the project includes establishing a new variant of the CV-95 to mitigate traffic around the towns it passes through, particularly Bigastro and San Miguel de salinas.While the main route will remain the same, an expansion to double lanes is planned to improve overall traffic capacity.
The Path Forward
The announcement marks a significant shift in infrastructure planning for the region, especially following critiques of previous administrations.Martínez Mus noted that the prior government lacked adequate planning, which hindered necessary infrastructure projects over the past eight years.Though, he expressed optimism that this new project, along with other safety measures undertaken on this route, represents a positive step toward progress for the Comunitat Valenciana.
Conclusion
With the CV-95 road’s duplication set to begin its planning phase, improvements to transportation between Orihuela and Torrevieja are on the horizon. As community stakeholders and officials work together, the hope is that enhanced infrastructure will not only ease current traffic woes but also bolster economic growth in the region.
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