The expansion of the GC-1 highway in Telde is already making its presence felt before construction starts. Ten property owners have been summoned to the City Council to begin the expropriation process for plots located near La Pardilla, one of the first areas designated for the addition of a fourth lane.
Most of the affected land consists of family plots situated alongside the GC-1 corridor, rather than residential homes. Some of these properties, though no longer used for agriculture or residence, are part of inherited estates that will be absorbed by the new road expansion.
“"This is the second time my land has been expropriated in 34 years."
Francisco Pulido is one such owner. His family's plot in La Pardilla was previously affected by an expropriation in 1992 for the original construction of the highway. Thirty-four years later, he has been summoned again by the Telde City Council for a similar reason: another expropriation linked to the road's expansion. The plot, no longer cultivated or inhabited, represents the last remnant of a family property reduced by the highway over three decades ago.
In total, ten property owners attended the Telde City Council to initiate the expropriation procedure for the land required for the GC-1 expansion. The Hernández family is also among those affected. A family member noted that most expropriations involve land rather than houses, a situation shared by many neighbors.
During this initial meeting, property titles were verified, but the financial compensation for the owners has not yet been discussed. The project focuses on the section of the GC-1 that runs through Telde, connecting key points such as La Mareta, La Estrella, La Pardilla, and Bocabarranco.
The work, backed by an investment of 10 million euros, aims to add a fourth lane in both directions to alleviate congestion on one of Gran Canaria's busiest corridors. Priority will be given to the execution of the southbound section and the improvement of access in the La Pardilla area.
