The Councillor for Urban Planning, Matías Ruiz, and the Councillor for Infrastructure, Víctor Valverde, have announced that the tender has been launched for the design of a new cycle and pedestrian bridge over the AP-7 motorway, along with its connection to Calle Creus–San Miguel Road.
“This is a significant step forward in the long-awaited project for this much-needed bridge, which residents along the coast have been requesting for years,” said Valverde. “We’ve managed to unlock this initiative, and now it’s on track to become a reality.”
The tender aims to establish the technical service contract for drafting the full construction project, including a geotechnical study, environmental assessment, and topographic survey. The technical brief covers:
- Preliminary studies (geological, geotechnical, environmental, and topographical analysis of the area),
- A complete, approved construction project, aligned with the requirements of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility,
- A Health and Safety Study,
- A Construction Waste Management Plan,
- A Quality Control Plan,
- A Maintenance and Conservation Manual for the bridge,
- And any other necessary technical documents for processing permits and approvals.
As Councillor Ruiz explained, “The goal is to design a safe and accessible cycle-pedestrian bridge that ensures connectivity across the motorway.” The project must integrate seamlessly with existing local roads, adapting the horizontal layout, elevation, and cross-sections to deliver a complete and cohesive solution.
The structural design will accommodate mixed pedestrian and cycling use, with a minimum clear width of 1.8 meters for pedestrians and at least 2.5 meters for the two-way bike lane.
Additionally, the bridge will include LED lighting tailored for both pedestrian and cyclist use, with a full lighting study ensuring appropriate and efficient illumination that complements the surrounding urban environment.
The selected contractor will be responsible for both the initial studies and the final construction project, which will be evaluated based on aesthetic, structural, functional, economic, environmental, and technical criteria, particularly those set by the Roads Authority.
The total time allowed for drafting the project is four months from the formal awarding of the contract. The budget for the design phase is €86,344.43 (including VAT), while the construction of the bridge is estimated at €1,370,000.
