Tacoronte Bridge Design Bids Open, 2028 Reopening Expected

Nearly nine months after the Teobaldo Power street bridge in Tacoronte collapsed, plans to design its replacement are now open for bids. The city council shared this news in a statement. The bridge was first closed to traffic and pedestrians on April 1st after an initial collapse, which got worse a few days later. According to local officials, it's expected that the bridge won't reopen until 2028.

The budget for this design phase, which includes managing the project and coordinating safety, is over 67,000 euros. Companies have until December 9th to submit their bids. The main goal is to reconnect the road that crosses the Granados ravine.

Local authorities estimate it will take five months to complete the design and another two years for the construction work itself. They explained that the new bridge must fit in with the General Urban Planning Plan's vision for a boulevard along the main road, making it part of the area's wider modernization strategy. Tacoronte's Mayor, Sandra Izquierdo, asked residents for patience. She noted that "these works will require a very significant investment," and "we will need direct help from the Cabildo." She added, "much to our regret, the current timelines suggest this section won't reopen before 2028."

The bridge's collapse forced changes to traffic routes on several roads. Pedestrians now have to walk through a park to get across the ravine, and a small stone path was created to make this crossing easier and safer through the gardens.

On April 1st, Tacoronte City Council workers closed the Teobaldo Power street bridge to both vehicles and pedestrians. Although the bridge was still standing, various cracks were visible on its sides, hinting at what was to come. The municipal Urban Planning department requested the immediate cordoning off of the entire area to ensure the safety of drivers, residents, and visitors, fearing the bridge's foundations might give way.

Just a few days later, the bridge's instability, combined with heavy rains, led to its partial collapse. This damaged the local drinking water and electricity supplies. The safety fencing around the area was strengthened, and authorities, including the Cabildo de Tenerife and the Insular Water Council, began working to restore this vital road link. The bridge connected two of Tacoronte's most important historic areas: Plaza del Cristo and the Santa Catalina parish.

Tarsis Morales, head of Urban Planning and Accessibility, stressed how important it is to rebuild "one of the town center's most crucial and busiest road connections." He noted the bridge spanned about 400 square meters over the ravine, and an additional 1,200 square meters on either side of the new structure will also need improvements. Morales added that the bridge's loss caused "drastic changes in the affected area," leading to detours, reduced accessibility, a negative impact on local businesses and residents' daily lives, and longer response times for essential services.

Mayor Izquierdo reiterated that rebuilding the bridge over the Granados ravine is "one of the local government's top priority projects." She explained its strategic location in the historic center means its reconstruction will bring back normality to the entire area, benefiting vehicles, residents, visitors, and schoolchildren from nearby schools.