Tenerife Launches €12 Million Emergency Road Repair Plan Following Storm Damage

Tenerife is moving into the next phase of its road recovery efforts following Storm Therese. According to El Día, the Tenerife Island Council has scheduled around 30 emergency projects to begin this August, with a total budget of 12 million euros.

The work will focus on stabilizing slopes and repairing drainage systems, both of which were severely damaged during the storm last March. The Anaga massif—specifically the route connecting Taganana and Almáciga—is a priority, as the area’s steep terrain is prone to the landslides and flooding that forced several road closures during the crisis.

The storm caused an estimated 33 million euros in damage across the island. Of that total, 17.7 million euros relates to island-owned infrastructure, while 15.6 million euros affects municipal property. Beyond the 12.5 million euros required for road repairs, an additional 5.1 million euros is needed to restore forest tracks, agricultural roads, and hiking trails.

To help manage these costs, the island government has requested that the region be declared a disaster zone. This status would allow them to seek state funding to cover half of the reconstruction expenses, easing the financial burden on local budgets after 21 different roads were hit by flooding and landslides. The projects starting in August are a key step toward restoring normal travel in the areas most affected by the storm.