Arona Residents Demand Action as Sewage Works Leave Hundreds Isolated

Public infrastructure management in Arona is under fire again as residents of El Coromoto and Las Rosas face ongoing isolation. Since late May, nearly 400 families have been forced to use a rough, kilometer-long dirt road because the main access point, Bejuco Street, remains closed for municipal sewage work.

The situation is more than just an inconvenience. The temporary route, which runs through Salinas del Janubio Street, crosses private farmland and is not built to handle constant traffic. Residents warn that the loose gravel and uneven surface are dangerous, particularly for motorcyclists. Beyond the safety risks, the dust from the road is damaging vehicles and nearby banana plantations.

Frustrated residents say the City Council’s Security Department has failed to keep its promises. They explain that local landowners only allowed the temporary road to be built on the condition that the council would maintain it. So far, however, the council has only provided sporadic, ineffective fixes, such as occasional water trucks to dampen the dirt.

The community also blames poor planning for the delays. They claim the contractor is working on too many sites across the municipality at once, leaving projects unfinished and dragging out the disruption. This lack of progress is a major concern for emergency services; without proper signage, it is difficult for ambulances, fire trucks, and police to find their way to the neighborhood.

While the sewage network upgrades are necessary for the region, residents argue that the council has a duty to ensure safe, reliable access for the public. After two months of disruption, the community is calling for an immediate, practical solution—specifically, the temporary paving of the dirt road—to restore their daily mobility and safety.