Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Add Over 140 Parking Spaces in Tíncer and Ofra

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is taking steps to ease parking shortages in two of its busiest neighborhoods. The City Council has officially awarded a contract to build two new temporary parking lots in Tíncer and Ofra, addressing a long-standing request from local residents.

The project, awarded to the firm Conservación, Asfalto y Construcción, has a budget of 523,687 euros and is expected to be completed within two months. The work will focus on two specific sites: one near the Tíncer tram stop and another close to the Municipal Institute of Social Care (IMAS) on Calle Nuestra Señora del Camino.

The construction goes beyond simply clearing the land; it includes earthworks, paving, new signage, and the addition of accessible parking spaces for people with reduced mobility. Once finished, the project will provide over 140 new parking spots—roughly 114 in Tíncer and 30 in Ofra.

Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez stated that the project is part of a wider strategy to use city-owned land to improve local mobility. Carlos Tarife, the Councilor for Public Services, added that the goal is to ensure these areas are properly equipped and safe for public use.

This initiative is part of a larger plan that also includes a potential third site in Llano Alegre on Calle Centauro, which is currently under review. By opting for temporary parking lots, the City Council can provide a faster, more affordable solution than building complex underground garages. This approach helps the city manage traffic pressure in densely populated areas more effectively.