The Santa Catalina tunnel, a vital artery connecting Albareda Street with León y Castillo and Presidente Alvear, and serving as an alternative to the Avenida Marítima for exiting La Isleta, is in an advanced state of deterioration. The metal plates at both entrances are covered in rust and show clear signs of leaks, posing a risk to the thousands of drivers who use it daily.

Given this situation, the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council is evaluating the infrastructure. Technicians from the Roads and Works department have determined the need for a complete intervention on the cantilevers of the north entrance, located in Albareda. The work will include removing metal parts for treatment and repainting, as well as replacing damaged sheet metal.

At the exit towards León y Castillo, although in better condition than the Albareda side, maintenance work will be carried out, consisting of cleaning, sanding, and subsequent painting of the piece. Technicians do not rule out minor punctual repairs if the review deems them necessary. Both entrances show cracks, gaps, and widespread rust.

Municipal sources have indicated that, for now, a comprehensive review of the rest of the tunnel is not planned, despite its 200-meter length showing paint chips and leaks that allow vegetation to grow. It should be noted that above the tunnel are the gardens of Santa Catalina Park, whose continuous irrigation contributes to the moisture retained in the tunnel's roof and walls from the leaks.

This infrastructure, built in the mid-1990s to divert heavy and transit traffic between La Isleta and the rest of the city, was already closed to traffic in December 2019 and 2023 due to falling debris. These detachments were a direct consequence of moisture and leaks. Despite these recurring incidents, the tunnel has not received a comprehensive improvement intervention since its construction.