Tenerife Approves €13 Million Investment for Road Network Technology Upgrade

Tenerife's Governing Council has approved a €13 million investment to upgrade the island's road network technology. This significant investment will focus on digitalizing the Insular Road Center and enhancing the intelligent transport systems used in tunnels and across more than 1,200 kilometers of roads.

This comprehensive overhaul was highlighted by both the President of the Corporation, Rosa Dávila, and the roads councilor, Dámaso Arteaga. They explained that a new operation and maintenance contract will be put in place, which is a substantial increase – "practically multiplies the current tender by 227%."

The project has a budget of €12,970,148. Over the next three years, this funding will ensure that crucial surveillance, security, and traffic management systems remain fully operational. The contract also includes the possibility of two one-year extensions.

President Dávila emphasized the importance of this agreement for road safety on Tenerife. She described the Road Information Center, located at the Santa Cruz Transport Interchange, as the "backbone of traffic management on the Island." She added that maintaining and modernizing this center is "essential" for responding quickly to any incidents and improving the daily driving experience for thousands of people.

The new management approach aligns with national and European rules, aiming to make tunnels and roads not only safer but also more efficient and environmentally friendly. Dávila also pointed out the island government's dedication to "modern, connected mobility that serves the public interest." She stated that this multi-year investment provides stability, ensures service continuity, and offers the technological advancements Tenerife needs for its transport system.

Key upgrades will include replacing old analog cameras with new digital ones, installing updated information panels, and improving direct communication links with the Road Coordination Center. These changes are expected to speed up incident response times and guarantee the continuous operation of vital surveillance, security, and traffic management systems.

Dámaso Arteaga, the island's roads councilor, stated that this new contract "decisively reinforces the Cabildo's technical capacity to guarantee a safer, more modern road system that is better prepared to respond to any circumstance."

Arteaga further explained that "the renewal of all cameras and the comprehensive improvement of intelligent transport systems will allow for more precise monitoring of traffic and conditions in tunnels, which directly benefits driver safety."