Torrevieja Plans 800-Metre Safe Route Linking Two Schools

Torrevieja City Council is set to award a contract to design and oversee the construction of an 800-metre safe route connecting El Acequión and Inmaculada Concepción primary schools. The €50,820 contract, awarded to architect Jesús Madrid, is 24.63% below the original budget and will be co-financed by the European Union. The project aims to improve road safety, provide universal accessibility, encourage shared use, promote active travel, and incorporate more green infrastructure.

The route will be reorganised and improved using existing road networks, featuring wider pavements, safer crossings, the removal of architectural barriers, and a continuous strip of vegetation to separate pedestrians from traffic. The green buffer will also help protect against heat and create a more comfortable route during hot months.

The pathway will be given its own recognisable identity and connect with the existing pedestrian and cycle path running from La Veleta through the San Roque and Acequión neighbourhoods, creating a continuous network for walking and cycling.

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