The Government of Spain has made a significant advancement in the expansion of the N-332 motorway in Torrevieja by acquiring a favourable environmental assessment report. This crucial step allows for the continuation of the project aimed at improving traffic flow and infrastructure. Socialist spokesperson, Bárbara Soler, explained that the report evaluates potential impacts on health, atmosphere, soil, and biodiversity. Completion of this mandatory procedure will enable the careful design of the road within the limited space available.

The government plans to invest fifty-five million euros to expand four point four seven kilometres of the over seven kilometres still needing development. Soler mentioned environmental concerns might arise in other areas of the project due to their close proximities, but assured that the least congested section is targeted for the current expansion. The spokesperson emphasised the complex nature of these procedures, and how the government has aimed to speed up progress in enhancing this essential infrastructure.

Bárbara Soler also attributed the delays in the project execution to the past management by the People’s Party (PP) in Torrevieja. She accused them of neglecting legislation to favour private interests, leading to construction too close to the road. Additionally, Soler pointed out that the PP established the toll system on the AP-7 motorway until 2048 during their governance, making it one of the most expensive in Spain.

In her concluding remarks, Soler deemed it unreasonable for the PP to demand the government to make the AP-7 toll-free and expand the N-332 after contributing to the current issues. Soler reassured that the Socialist Party remains committed to the public interest.