A teenager on a scooter suffered injuries in Orihuela Costa after hitting a pothole while avoiding another road defect. The student from IES Playa Flamenca was returning home when she fell, sustaining facial injuries that required stitches and a fractured hand. Fortunately, she was wearing a helmet, which her mother credits for preventing more severe injuries. Her parents promptly filed a complaint with the local council regarding the dangerous road conditions.

In response, the council announced the completion of urgent repairs on over two hundred fifty potholes across various streets, including those frequently used by pedestrians and vehicles. The municipal investment in these repairs amounts to seventy-five thousand euros, aimed at enhancing road safety in residential areas. These renovations were initiated following severe weather that left many roads in disrepair.

Despite the council’s efforts, the local residents’ association, Unidos por la Costa, claims that the poor state of the roads is a long-standing issue that has not been adequately addressed. They argue that the council’s previous inaction has led to the dangerous conditions residents now face daily. The association demands comprehensive repairs for the remaining potholes that pose risks similar to those faced by the injured teenager.

The government has announced a significant increase in annual investment for road maintenance in the area, planned to rise from seven hundred thousand euros to one point three million. They hope to improve road conditions substantially before the summer. However, many residents continue to express scepticism about the effectiveness of these measures, insisting repair efforts should focus on comprehensive solutions rather than temporary fixes.