Arico Residents Demand Urgent Repairs as Crumbling Road Faces Collapse
Residents of El Río in Arico are facing ongoing travel disruptions as the local council works to tender a 300,000-euro repair project for a crumbling retaining wall on El Lomito Street.
Infrastructure in Arico is under scrutiny again following reports from El Día regarding the poor condition of El Lomito Street in El Río. Residents have spent the last 18 months warning the local council that a failing retaining wall is causing the road to crumble, threatening a vital route for the neighborhood.
The partial collapse of the wall has left part of the road without support, forcing the council to restrict traffic. While intended to keep people safe, these restrictions have caused significant travel headaches, as the street is a key one-way artery.
Local opposition candidate Damián Martín (Coalición Canaria) has called the situation critical, warning that a larger collapse could be imminent. Meanwhile, Mayor Andrés Martín (PP) blames administrative delays for the slow response. The council initially hoped to fast-track repairs through an emergency process, but technical staff ruled that it did not meet legal requirements, forcing them to use a slower, standard urgent procedure.
The reconstruction project is expected to cost over 300,000 euros, on top of the 25,000 euros already spent on planning. The project is currently out for tender, leaving fifty local residents waiting as the ground continues to erode.