SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 24 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The arrival of the fifth module out of the eleven composing the Padre Anchieta pedestrian circle is scheduled for tomorrow on the island. The installation of the initial modules is anticipated to commence in early September. Currently, groundwork and the assembly of temporary support towers for the first four modules are in progress, with assembly set to kick off in September. Skilled operators, welders, and heavy-duty cranes will be on site for the assembly process.
Cabildo de Tenerife President, Rosa Dávila, has highlighted that the Padre Anchieta pedestrian circle “is a vital infrastructure project that will enhance the mobility for approximately 50,000 vehicles and ensure the safety of around 20,000 pedestrians who utilise it daily by facilitating efficient connections between urban areas, universities, and the La Laguna transport hub.”
The transportation of the fifth module will begin at 10:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, concluding around 2:00 a.m. on Friday. The transportation process will necessitate temporary road closures and will be escorted by the police. Cabildo advises drivers in the area during the module installation period to exercise extreme caution and adhere to the instructions provided by the Highways personnel.
The fifth module will arrive at the Santa Cruz port and will be loaded onto a 38-metre-long, 47-tonne truck that will traverse internal port roads, proceed along the coastal road, and pass through the coastal road tunnel in the opposite direction. The truck will then continue through the Juan Amigó de Lara tunnel (Avenida Tres de Mayo) before ascending the TF-5 towards the Padre Anchieta interchange, where the module will be positioned.
The construction of the Padre Anchieta pedestrian circular structure incorporates eleven metal segments each weighing 40 tonnes and entails an investment of 8.8 million euros. The project, executed by Obras Huarte Lain SA, features a continuous curved beam forming a circle of approximately 100 metres in diameter, supported by a system of point supports, adjacent to the current car park of the Faculty of Biology at the University of La Laguna. Upon completion, the eight pedestrian crossings, utilised by over 20,000 individuals daily, can be eliminated, significantly enhancing safety conditions and promoting traffic flow.
The design of the circular structure represents a breakthrough in this category of infrastructure and has been honoured with the 2019 National Innovation and Design Awards, conferred by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities of Spain.
