The island's president, Rosa Dávila, met in Madrid with the director of the DGT, Pere Navarro, to finalize the launch of the first phase of express tow trucks in the coming months. This system is designed to promptly remove vehicles involved in accidents, thereby preventing highway congestion.
The plan's priority is to streamline the response to incidents on motorways. Dávila confirmed that this system will be operational “as soon as possible” and will be formalized through a protocol between both administrations. Additionally, monitoring on the TF-5 will be enhanced, covering a stretch of over 20 kilometers in the North of Tenerife. This surveillance will be conducted from the Cabildo's Road Control Center, in coordination with the DGT, to manage in real-time a road currently experiencing critical saturation.
“"This involves advancing in infrastructures such as third lanes, but also continuing to work on traffic regulation and promoting public transport."
Beyond the motorways, the agreement addresses traffic regulation in protected natural areas. Rosa Dávila noted that in zones like Masca and Anaga, the DGT's involvement is necessary to limit access for both large buses and rental vehicles. This measure aims to ensure organized visits and preserve the sustainability of these environments. For its enforcement, collaboration with the Guardia Civil and local councils will be crucial in monitoring and implementing the new mobility restrictions.
Both the DGT and the Cabildo agree on the need to jointly tackle the island's traffic challenges, seeking comprehensive solutions that combine infrastructure improvements and efficient public transport management.
