The president of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila, announced on Tuesday that the completion of the three-lane construction at the San Isidro roundabout is anticipated by the end of October, representing an investment of 1.5 million euros. She made this announcement during a visit to the area alongside Granadilla de Abona’s mayor, José Domingo Regalado, the Islands of Mobility representative, Eulalia García, and Natural Resources representative, Blanca Pérez.
This project includes a direct lane connecting TF-642 and TF-64 to Médano, along with an additional exit from Santa Cruz Avenue to the south. This will enable many residents of Granadilla to access the highway without navigating through the San Isidro roundabout. Furthermore, a second lane will be added for travel from Santa Cruz to San Isidro, which will enter the roundabout, making it a significant intervention that will alleviate congestion at this busy roundabout.
Dávila explained that the new lane to Médano addresses “a long-standing demand from residents, transporters, and tourists using these access roads.” She emphasised that it will reduce travel times by 30% in an area that experiences daily traffic of approximately 12,400 vehicles.
Through these enhancements, the Cabildo aims to prevent overcrowding at the San Isidro roundabout, especially during peak hours and weekends, thereby enhancing road safety and improving traffic flow towards other coastal and tourist areas, such as tenderage and red mountain.
The works complementing the treatment plant will conclude by the year’s end
Regarding the rehabilitation of the Preferred stop at Guaguas in San Isidro, which caters to over 8,000 passengers daily, the focus has been on upgrading the electrical systems due to voltage fluctuations. The project also includes the establishment of a charging point for electric vehicles.
Mayor José Domingo Regalado expressed gratitude for the visit from the island president and the meeting held with the municipal government group to address various municipal issues. He highlighted challenges regarding mobility, the Preferred stop in San Isidro, acquiring a stake in Titsa’s board, and implementing urban transport with microbuses serving the various communities.
Hydraulic Projects
The president of the Cabildo and the Granadillero councilman also inspected the complementary works associated with the treatment plant, which is expected to finish by year’s end. Rosa Dávila mentioned that this initiative will allow the distribution of all regenerated and treated water for agricultural use, which is crucial for preventing the degradation of local habitats. She added that “this is a significant project, with an overall cost surpassing 40 million euros.”
In a similar vein, Minister of Natural Environment, Blanca Pérez, stated that the hydraulic complex will mark a turning point for the region, as “this development will facilitate the flow of regenerated waters from the treatment plant—already completed—to the Granadilla basins and the regenerated waters in southern Tenerife. We are also collaborating with the City Council on enhancing coastal water management, which aims to eliminate pollution and ensure zero spills in the dock area, along with directing all water to the treatment plant.”
José Domingo Regalado noted that these initiatives will address “the most significant issue of the past few decades in Granadilla de Abona: spills.” He believes this milestone will be attained with the commissioning of the treatment plant this year, enabling the recovery of blue flags.
Additionally, the president of the Cabildo de Tenerife and the mayor of Granadilla de Abona discussed plans for a construction of a socio-health centre on a plot transferred by the City Council, covering 3,400 square metres, which will provide 100 places for the elderly and 75 residential spots.
