A new pedestrian bridge is set to be built over the Segura River in Rojales, creating a vital connection between its two banks. This bridge will specifically link the Los Frailes area, which includes a local school and ongoing urban development, to the fairgrounds that host the weekly market and local festivals.

The project has been awarded to the Covial-Carrión consortium for a total of four hundred ninety-one thousand euros. Initial works are already underway, focusing on laying the foundations, installing public lighting, and placing luminaires. The construction of the bridge itself has been in progress for several months.

Once the bridge is completed, it will be transported to the site for final assembly and installation, requiring a heavy-duty crane. This infrastructure aims to enhance pedestrian safety and improve connections between the various neighbourhoods within Rojales, reflecting the town’s ongoing development plans.

The pedestrian bridge will feature an arch design made with circular steel profiles and reinforced concrete panels, supported by stainless steel tension rods. The local council expects the construction to be completed by the end of May.