- Torrevieja City Council has approved a modified urbanization project for the port and adjacent areas, increasing costs by €486,666 (18.3%).
- Adjustments involve the foundation design of the Levante Dock ramp due to new geotechnical studies.
- The popular Levante Dock promenade reopening is delayed until August 2025, affecting pedestrian access routes.
- Extension granted for Muelle Mínguez recovery works due to unforeseen technical and weather challenges.
- Final contracts launched for implementing the Low Emission Zone (ZBE) with a budget exceeding €3 million,focusing on traffic control and lasting access.
- Infrastructure improvements include new bike lanes,widened sidewalks near schools,and installation of traffic monitoring cameras.
Torrevieja Advances Port Urbanization and Green Mobility Projects Amid Delays
Torrevieja’s municipal government is pushing forward with critically important urbanization and environmental initiatives aimed at modernizing the port area and enhancing city sustainability. However, some infrastructure works, including the well-known Levante Dock promenade repairs, are facing delays that have shifted completion dates into late summer of 2025.
Modified Project for Levante Dock Ramp Raises Costs
The City Council’s governing board recently approved the drafting of a fifth revised project for the urbanization of the port and nearby zones, increasing costs by €486,666 - an 18.3% rise over the original budget. This adjustment mainly addresses the foundation system for the Levante Dock ramp based on new geotechnical tests. These studies revealed ground conditions not previously considered, requiring changes to the cementation technique and impacting Agamed’s rainwater pumping works.
The modified project draft will be completed within one month. Meanwhile, construction of the connection platform linking Levante Dock with the new Paseo del Mar leisure center is being coordinated with the port space concessionaire Empresas del Sol.
Levante Dock Promenade Reopening Delayed to august 2025
The promenade along Levante Dock extends for approximately 1,247 meters along the Mediterranean Sea, combining natural beauty with urban activity. Work on repaving and repairing this popular walkway began in November and was originally scheduled for a nine-month completion by July 2025.
Due to unforeseen complexities, the reopening has now been delayed until August 2025. Pedestrians wishing to access the promenade after reopening will need to enter through a lower-level access road near the port instead of using the initial section between “Hombre del Mar” and the first staircase,which remains under construction for the new ramp access leading to the leisure zone. This delay adds more than six months to the project timeline.
Extended Deadline for Muelle Mínguez Recovery
Separate from the dock ramp work, the City Council has authorized a two-month extension for the recovery of the Muelle Mínguez jetty. The original three-month work schedule started in early March 2025 but required an advanced extension due to:
- Impact on unforeseen underground services
- Coordination with the adjoining leisure center
- adverse weather conditions
The deadline for completing Muelle Mínguez repairs is now October 6, 2025, after previous extensions adjusted the project scope to include a new land retention system and excavation limits.
Low Emission Zone (ZBE) Implementation Moves Forward with New Contracts
The city recently authorized the tender process for the last two contracts required to implement the 2022 EU-subsidized Low Emission Zone (Zona de Bajas Emisiones, or ZBE). These contracts, totaling over €3 million, are designed to better control traffic emissions in central Torrevieja and promote sustainable mobility.
Contract 1: technological Deployment for ZBE Enforcement
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| budget | €1,775,210 |
| Scope | Technical project drafting, installation, configuration, and launch of control and enforcement systems |
| Coverage Areas |
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| Monitoring | Installation of at least 13 surveillance cameras with expansion possibilities |
The inner ZBE zone covers a highly trafficked and commercial-dense part of the city, bounded by San Pascual Street to the north and Paseo Juan Aparicio to the south, among other streets. The second larger zone extends along the city’s broader urban structure, creating a regulated traffic environment.
Contract 2: Enhanced Pedestrian and Bicycle Access to Schools and ZBE
With a base price of €1,245,603, this contract aims to improve sustainable accessibility around two local schools – Acequión and Cuba – and to connect peripheral streets to the ZBE through bike lanes and widened sidewalks.
- Use of prefabricated modular pavement solutions for seamless sidewalk extension, avoiding major civil works
- Construction of bike lanes along key adjacent streets
- Creation of two main bike corridors entering the ZBE from the north (via avenida Monge y Bielsa) and east (via Avenida Purísima)
- Installation of vertical and horizontal signage compliant with regulations
- Provision of bike racks both inside school grounds and along bike paths
Conclusion
Torrevieja’s city council is actively managing both infrastructure upgrades and eco-friendly urban mobility initiatives amid some inevitable delays. The combination of revamped port facilities, delayed but transformational promenade repairs, and the rollout of a comprehensive Low emission Zone marks an vital step forward for the city’s development goals. Citizens and visitors alike can expect enhanced access, cleaner air, and safer urban spaces once these projects reach completion later in 2025.
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