New sections installed on Tenerife's Padre Anchieta bridge.
The construction of the Padre Anchieta pedestrian bridge is underway in Tenerife, which promises to be one of the most modern in Europe and will provide accessibility for everyone, including people with disabilities.
Construction of the Padre Anchieta pedestrian bridge is underway in Tenerife. Two new elements (6A and 6B) have recently been installed, which will connect the Geneto area to the bridge itself.
These parts weigh 13 tons and are 12 meters long.
According to Dámaso Arteaga, who is responsible for roads, the work is proceeding according to plan. They are currently waiting for other parts that are being made in Seville.
"We are installing the exits from the bridge. When we finish, we will put the finishing touches and the bridge will be ready for use," says Arteaga.
The Padre Anchieta Bridge is being built to be convenient for everyone, regardless of physical ability.
The project was developed together with the Sinpromi organization, which deals with accessibility issues. They proposed solutions that will make it easier for pedestrians to move around and make the bridge safer.
For example, an elevator will be installed on Avenida Trinidad to make it easier for people with disabilities to get up. The bridge will also have double handrails, safety railings and built-in LED lighting for the safety and comfort of pedestrians.
In addition, the area around the bridge will be improved: new sidewalks will be built, the Padre Anchieta monument will be moved, and a green area will be created near the Faculty of Biology.
The bridge will also be connected to the La Laguna transport interchange to make it easy to move around by various modes of transport.
The authorities believe that the Padre Anchieta Bridge is a modern project that will make it one of the best pedestrian bridges in Europe.
The bridge has a ring shape and is supported by special supports so as not to interfere with the roads.
The bridge will have exits, stairs and an elevator so that everyone can use it. It will become a new convenient place for walking in the La Laguna area.
The bridge will rise to a height of up to six meters above the road, so that pedestrians can cross safely without interfering with cars.
The bridge design received the National Innovation and Design Award in 2019.
The author of the project, engineer José Romo, has extensive experience in the construction of large facilities. In particular, he participated in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.