The Levante breakwater in Torrevieja is now closed for refurbishment, with construction expected to last until July next year, coinciding with the start of the high summer season.
The construction company CHM has begun the resurfacing and remodelling work, and passage is prohibited during this time. However, traffic beneath the breakwater will be allowed for vehicles heading to the fish market or Marina Salinas sports port.
The entire promenade is now fenced off with construction signs indicating the prohibition of passage. This closure affects the fish market, Marina Salinas marina, and related businesses. To mitigate this impact, vehicle access and pedestrian transit will be permitted along the lower part of the breakwater and up to the Marina Salinas car park entrance during the initial phase of construction.
Councillor for Urban Services Sandra Sánchez announced that the parking lot under the dock walkway will be fenced off to isolate the work area and prevent pedestrian movement as construction progresses. Special arrangements have been made with the Animal Protection Department to ensure authorized feeders can access cat colonies along the Levante dam.
The project, worth 6,543,733 euros (VAT included), was announced last October after overcoming several tender issues. The delay was due to administrative errors and the need for authorization from the Generalitat, which was finally secured last September after the return of the PP to the Consell.
This refurbishment is one of the most anticipated projects by Mayor Eduardo Dolón’s government. The current promenade, built in 1999, has become a tourist symbol. However, over the past 24 years, elements such as railings, pergolas, and benches have deteriorated due to usage, high humidity and salinity.
The new configuration aims to ensure the breakwater’s optimal condition for the next 20 years. The pavement will be made of durable, moisture-resistant technological wood, and new viewing points will be opened by partially demolishing the bench. The railings will be replaced with stainless steel. The characteristic metal structure and sail-shaped pergolas will be preserved.
