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Cervantes Avenue in Lorca reopened to traffic on Tuesday September 30, after being closed for three months while Adif continued work to bury the high-speed rail line through the city.

 

The reopening was announced by the Councillor for Urban Quality and Local Police, Juan Miguel Bayonas, who thanked residents for their patience during the disruption. “From here, I would like to thank the residents and neighbours for their cooperation, who have adapted during this time while this road, one of the city's main arteries, has been closed, opting for the measures implemented by the Ayuntamiento to mitigate its effects.”

 

He added that the Ayuntamiento had worked closely with Adif to ensure the closure did not extend beyond the deadline. “It was essential for us that this closure not be extended over time, not exceeding September 30 as the deadline for restrictions in the area; and that is what has happened. Therefore, we are more than satisfied with the efforts made by the Ayuntamiento.”

 

To soften the impact on traffic, the Ayuntamiento had previously arranged for the closure to be carried out in two phases. Bayonas confirmed that another halt in traffic will still be necessary in 2026, once tunnel excavation is underway, but drivers will have alternative routes available.“This area will suffer another closure, but this one in 2026. In this case, it will have an alternative route along Calle María Agustina, in addition to having Avd. de Santa Clara, which will have a lesser impact, generating fewer inconveniences for citizens,”he explained.

 

Bayonas also stressed that communication will be key as the works continue.“From the Government of Lorca, we will continue to redouble efforts with the company carrying out the works and the entity itself in order to provide the maximum amount of information to the citizens, since we are facing a large-scale project and the works will continue for quite some time.”

 

The Councillor also praised the efforts of local technicians and the Lorca Local Police in managing traffic flow during the closure. Measures included adjusting traffic directions, creating new parking spaces, using amber lights on Avenida Juan Carlos I, and launching mobility campaigns.

 

For now, Lorca’s drivers and residents can finally enjoy the reopening of Cervantes Avenue after a demanding few months, though all eyes are already turning to the next phase of the project and the fresh challenges it will bring in 2026.

 

 

Image: Ayuntamiento de Lorca