Andorra's government confirms key infrastructure on track, including tunnel rerouting traffic from Sant

Territory Minister Raül Ferré has confirmed that drilling at the north portal of the Rocafort tunnel in Sant Julià de Lòria will begin next week, aiming to reroute traffic away from the parish centre and reduce congestion.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Ferré said major infrastructure projects are progressing as planned, despite a brief pause for local festivities in Sant Julià de Lòria. The tunnel remains on course to open in summer 2027, with principal construction wrapping up by the end of the current legislative term. Additional initiatives include partial opening of the Massana-Ordino bypass by year's end and full operation in 2027, plus widening of the CG-2 at Trava on Canillo's northern edge, set for spring 2027. "We are very pleased to be keeping to the timelines we set without any issues," Ferré noted.

State Secretary for Energy Transition, Transport and Mobility David Forné reiterated the Rocafort tunnel's importance for an upcoming tramway, which he described as a transformative step for national mobility. On Saturday, Forné pointed out broad support for the project, noting that both the government and Comuns back it strongly after past proposals had stalled. Consensus has been reached on the route, prioritising public land along current roads, bridges, tunnels or riverbanks. In Sant Julià de Lòria, the line could follow Francesc Cairat avenue, converting it into a pedestrian-friendly space after the tunnel diverts heavy vehicles.

Forné called for more parking options, such as a large facility at Sant Julià's entrance, enabling commuters to park and board trams to Escaldes-Engordany. Work continues on a sectoral transport plan to reserve necessary land, plus studies on bus integration. A separate cross-border tram from La Seu d'Urgell to Andorra la Vella is advancing, with Catalonia's government now involved and European funding in place under Andorra's lead. Forné described it as a new economic catalyst, more practical than extending rail from Puigcerdà given higher costs and less firm Catalan commitment there.

Recent pedestrian improvements feature a 200-metre elevated walkway along the CG-1 behind Estadi Comunal Joan Samarra Vila in Andorra la Vella, opened Tuesday at a cost of €258,430.70 after six weeks of work. It connects the stadium to La Comella roundabout and Serradells sports facilities, avoiding road crossings with new drainage, shrubs and tree planting on Avinguda de Salou.

A €1.04 million riverside path extension behind Estadi Nacional from Pont de Tobira nears completion. Underway since last December by TP Unitas, it received €897,782.40 from central government and €146,541.98 from the parish, including a Valira riverbank wall, revegetation and paving now in partial use, linking to Carrer Baixada del Molí.

Ferré said tackling congestion between Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany—possibly through the Obac bypass or Solà tunnel—will be for future governments. "I believe a decision will need to be taken on this in the future," he added.