Carrer de la Unió Three-Lane Reconfiguration on Hold
Escaldes-Engordany council delays approval to relocate services like recycling bins and bus stops, despite government readiness.
Key Points
- Project approved by Mobility Table but held by commune for service relocations.
- Design: one lane each way plus central turn lane for better side street access.
- Studies predict 20% traffic flow improvement.
- Originally due by end-2025; no updated timeline.
The three-lane reconfiguration of Carrer de la Unió in Escaldes-Engordany remains on hold as the local council finalises details on relocating nearby services.
Originally slated for completion before the end of 2025, the project awaits formal validation from the Escaldes-Engordany commune despite approval from the Mobility Table. The government has prepared the technical plans, describing the upgrade as vital for easing traffic volumes in the area. However, local authorities are still resolving logistical issues, including new positions for recycling containers, the existing bus stop, and outdoor terraces of nearby restaurants.
The proposal calls for one lane in each direction plus a central lane dedicated to turns, enabling smoother access to side streets and parking at commercial centres. Mobility department studies, released last summer, project up to a 20% improvement in traffic flow once implemented.
From the executive branch, everything is ready to proceed, but the commune has requested additional time to settle these relocation matters before signing off. No new timeline has been announced.
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