La Laguna Launches Emergency Road Repair Plan Following Storm Damage

San Cristóbal de La Laguna is currently undergoing urgent road repairs to address structural damage worsened by recent bad weather. The local council has launched an emergency plan to restore key roads that had fallen into poor condition.

Ángel Chinea, the Councilor for Works, Infrastructure, and Accessibility, explained that the project involves resurfacing roads, upgrading sanitation systems, repairing sidewalks, and repositioning safety features. Immediate work is focused on Concepción Salazar and San Antonio streets, with the latter requiring repairs due to ground subsidence.

A major part of the project is taking place around the Plaza del Cristo. To reduce traffic noise and improve pedestrian safety, the council is installing asphalt lanes between the existing cobblestones. This change also addresses accessibility issues and reports of falls caused by the original stone paving, which is now being removed.

These roads are vital for the city, as they serve as main routes into the historic center. Because of the high volume of residents, delivery vehicles, and tourists, the council has assigned a dedicated team to maintain this area.

Looking ahead, work is already underway on Nava y Grimón street. Future repairs are scheduled for Avenida de La Trinidad, Herradores street, and Barcelona street. These projects follow recent improvements on Tabares Bartlet street and the main Northern highway between San Benito and Cruz Chica, where the road surface had deteriorated to a point that required immediate attention.