No 1046 Monday 21st - Sunday 27th October 2024
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N-332 ROAD WIDENING DELAYED DUE TO LACK OF LAND
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER
he long-awaited widening of the N-332 highway in Torrevieja continues to face significant hurdles due to land availability constraints.
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Despite assurances from the Ministry of Transport in May that the project would be approved and put out to tender by the end of 2023, progress has been slow. The primary obstacle lies in the lack of suitable land to accommodate the expansion of the road. According to national legislation, the necessary land for widening must meet specific criteria, which has proven challenging to fulfil in Torrevieja. These criteria include factors such as proximity to existing infrastructure, environmental impact, and land ownership. Surveys conducted as part of the environmental assessment process have identified potential issues with the proposed widening plan. While the project is expected to pass the assessment for four of the eight kilometres with the highest traffic density, challenges remain for the remaining sections.
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