The first section of the new pedestrian circle at the Padre Anchieta roundabout has just docked at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Transported all the way from the port of Seville, this 10-ton, over 30 meters long, curvilinear structure necessitated a special assembly process by both sea and land.
This groundbreaking installation will play a key role in easing traffic congestion at a critical juncture of the Northern Highway (TF-5), while ensuring pedestrian safety in the area.
Tonight, a transfer operation to La Laguna will commence, accompanied by a police escort, and is expected to take a lengthy eight hours, potentially causing disruptions to traffic flow. The transfer is projected to conclude around six in the morning.
The colossal structure will be transported by a 38-meter-long, 47-ton truck.
Journey
Commencing from the East Dock and progressing through the Bufadero Service Route exit, the route will continue along the Port’s interior road.
The convoy will then navigate through the Bufadero Service Road; San Andrés Highway; Anaga Avenue; Francisco La Roche Avenue; Vía Litoral Tunnel (in the opposite direction); Maritime Avenue (in the opposite direction); Edif. Hacienda Roundabout (in the opposite direction); Maritime Avenue; Constitution Avenue; Doctor Antonio Perera Reyes Street (maneuver required to alter direction at the complex); Constitution Avenue; Glorieta Tres de Mayo – El Cabo (in the opposite direction), culminating at the entrance to the Ingeniero Juan Amigó de Lara Tunnel.
Throughout the journey, the convoy will be accompanied by signalmen who will support in executing the U-turn maneuver on Avenida Constitución and navigating through the Tres de Mayo Glorieta – El Cabo.
