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Padre Anchieta Pedestrian Walkway Opens in La Laguna

The new infrastructure, with an investment of 13.1 million euros, aims to significantly reduce travel times and enhance road safety.

Image of the new Padre Anchieta pedestrian walkway in La Laguna at dusk.
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Image of the new Padre Anchieta pedestrian walkway in La Laguna at dusk.

The new Padre Anchieta pedestrian walkway in La Laguna officially opened this Monday, representing a final investment of 13.1 million euros and promising to cut travel times on the TF-5 by up to 20%.

The highly anticipated infrastructure, designed to alleviate congestion at one of the northern highway's most critical points, is now operational. The Padre Anchieta roundabout, which handles over 50,000 vehicles and 20,000 pedestrians daily, many of them students from the University of La Laguna (ULL) and transport interchange users, has seen eleven surface pedestrian crossings eliminated, leading to better traffic organization and enhanced road safety.
The president of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Rosa Dávila, described the project as a "historic transformation of mobility" for the island, emphasizing that it addresses a long-standing demand from citizens and the university community for more agile travel. The final investment of 13.1 million euros exceeds the initial tender of 8.8 million, with an extended execution period.
The CEO of Roads for the Cabildo, Dámaso Arteaga, detailed how the walkway alters pedestrian routes. Most connections show time savings, such as the route between Avenida Trinidad and the Faculty of Biology, shortened from five and a half minutes to just over four. However, the path connecting Geneto and Avenida Trinidad adds 40 seconds, being the sole exception.
This engineering project, recognized with National Innovation and Design Awards, presented significant logistical challenges. The ring beam, weighing 525 tons and measuring 100 meters in diameter, was elevated six meters high. Its installation required the maritime transport of large components from Seville and complex assembly, overcoming weather and logistical difficulties.
The infrastructure was built to universal accessibility standards, featuring ramps with slopes under 6%, landings, double handrails, a lift, and 45 integrated LED light points. The landscaping includes native Canary Islands vegetation, and a future direct connection to the La Laguna Transport Interchange is planned.
Municipal, neighborhood, and academic officials attended the opening ceremony. The deputy mayor of La Laguna, Badel Albelo, praised the completion of the work for easing city access, while the rector of the ULL, Francisco García, highlighted the improved safety for students.

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