Los Llanos Begins Decades-First Major Road Paving Program

For the first time in decades, the Palmero City Council has a plan to pave roads. They are not only fixing roads damaged by the volcano but also improving over 40 other roads that were in poor condition.

This week, the Los Llanos de Aridane City Council started paving roads like Los Sabalas, Las Parcelitas, and Los Tanques. This helps 15 residents who were rebuilding after the volcano. Although their specific area wasn't hit by the eruption, it had poor access and infrastructure. Mayor Javier Llamas says the town's recovery is being handled "comprehensively."

"We're addressing Los Llanos de Aridane's economic and social recovery from every angle," Mayor Llamas explained. "Of course, we want everyone affected by the volcano to get their lives back on track, but we also want all residents to benefit from the changes happening in our town."

So, alongside paving and rebuilding new roads over old lava flows, the City Council is also running a wider paving program across the entire town.

Just over a week ago, work started on Sargento and Faría roads in Los Barros. In Las Manchas, paving also began on Los Hombres road this Thursday, December 18th. Plans for January include continuing work on a section of Las Manchas de Abajo road, as promised in the 2024 budget where residents had a say. In total, the mayor's paving plan for this year covers up to 40 local roads that need fixing.

Mayor Llamas explained that this plan is part of a "strategic vision for the town." He sees better roads as crucial for connecting different areas, boosting the economy, and improving everyone's quality of life. "Before the volcano, Los Llanos de Aridane had poor roads. We are now leading this change," he said.

The mayor believes that "investing in roads means investing in the future." He added, "We're talking about providing access to homes, farms, small communities, and ultimately, improving the daily lives of many people across all neighborhoods in Los Llanos."

This plan also helps the City Council to plan ahead, prepare projects, and keep work moving steadily. This is vital for a town that has simultaneously dealt with the volcano's impact and its own growth challenges. Llamas stated, "Reconstruction isn't just about rebuilding what was lost; it's about using this opportunity to improve what was already there and fix long-standing problems."

The paving plan also supports other town services. It makes roads safer, cuts down travel times, and makes it easier to maintain essential utility networks. All these efforts strengthen the idea of a complete recovery, where better infrastructure goes hand-in-hand with the town's social and economic growth.

With almost 40 local roads needing attention, the Los Llanos de Aridane City Council is moving forward with a long-term plan. They are making the improvement of public spaces a top priority. This ongoing, neighborhood-by-neighborhood effort is building a town that is more accessible, more balanced, and better prepared for the future.