Emergency Slope Stabilization Begins on Road to Bocacangrejo Following Storm Damage

Work has begun to stabilize the slope supporting the access road to Bocacangrejo and La Nea beach in El Rosario, following a partial collapse caused by Storm Therese on March 20. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of protecting coastal infrastructure from severe weather in the Canary Islands.

The project is being handled as an emergency repair, with technical guidance from Mareva Ingeniería and construction by Traysesa. Because it is an emergency procedure, the final cost and timeline will depend on what engineers discover as they excavate the site. For now, the local council’s priority is stabilizing the ground. Traffic restrictions remain in place: the descending lane is open only to local residents, and all other traffic heading to La Nea beach is being diverted through Radazul.

While other areas damaged by the storm, such as the beaches of Radazul and Tabaiba, only required surface repairs like replacing pavement and gravel, the Bocacangrejo road requires more complex engineering work to address the undermined slope.

This situation serves as a reminder of the need for better long-term planning for coastal infrastructure, which is constantly threatened by erosion and wave action. Fencing and warning signs will remain in place until experts can confirm the road is structurally sound. The local council maintains that these restrictions are necessary to ensure public safety while the full extent of the ground damage is assessed.