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Driving on the AP-7 motorway linking southern Alicante province with the Region of Murcia will become more expensive from January 1

AP-7 Toll Increase Hits Thousands of Local Drivers

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Orihuela City Council has put out to tender a major resurfacing and improvement project on Calle Miguel de Cervantes and surrounding roads in Campoverde, with a total budget of €885,845.

Orihuela to Invest Nearly €900,000 in Campoverde Upgrade

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The Civil Guard emphasized that these measures aim to improve road safety and reduce accidents caused by impaired or unlicensed driving.

Unlicensed, Drunk, or Reckless: 214 Drivers Caught in Valencian Community

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The Department of Tourism has awarded the contract for project management and health-and-safety coordination for the renewal of Orihuela Costa’s urban tourist signage, marking a significant step toward modernizing the area’s visitor infrastructure.

Orihuela Costa Awards Contract for Major Upgrade of Tourist Signage

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It is hoped that the toll-free decision will strengthen public appeals in the Vega Baja to remove the two tolls at close to San Miguel and in La Zenia, with residents arguing that eliminating these barriers would further ease traffic and boost local economic activity in the area.

Alicante’s AP-7 Goes Toll-Free, Easing Traffic on the A-70

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Unidos por la Costa have repeatedly warned that the area is being widely promoted on camping websites as a long-stay motorhome parking zone, despite having no legal status as such.

La Zenia Boulevard: Another Year of Unregulated Motorhome Camping

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The project will create 3,802 m² of underground parking with space for approximately 126 vehicles, while the above-ground area of 4,500 m² will be completely reurbanized.

New Underground Parking and Pedestrian-Friendly Plaza Coming to La Mata

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Orihuela City Council has launched a €18,142 tender to draft a Low Emission Zone (ZBE) project aimed at restricting traffic in the city center.

Orihuela Finally Moves Forward with it’s Low Emission Zone

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The Civil Guard has uncovered a clandestine vehicle repair workshop in Torrevieja that was operating without the required administrative authorization and was potentially causing environmental harm near a protected natural area

Illegal Workshop Found Just a Few Meters From the Lagunas de...

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In short: most Spanish vehicles will need a V-16 beacon and a reflective vest from January, while foreign vehicles and small personal transport devices remain exempt.

V-16 Emergency Lights in Spain: Who Needs Them and Who’s Exempt

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The installation of a controversial speed camera targeting red-light violations at a main intersection in San Miguel de Salinas has triggered a wave of public outrage and legal challenges.

Controversial Speed Camera Sparks Outcry and Fine Appeals in San Miguel...

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The main focus of the recent action has been meeting resident demand for more seating along the promenade.

Orihuela Costa Upgrades: New Benches and Better Road Maintenance

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MGC Clean Energy, will manage the service with a fleet of up to 1,200 scooters at 120 designated locations.

Orihuela Cracks Down on Scooter Chaos with approval of New 1,200-Unit...

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If Labour remains in government after the upcoming general election, the 2030 ban will mark one of the most significant shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) the UK has ever undertaken. If not, the date could once again be up for negotiation.

UK to Enforce Full Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Cars...

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Hidden Neutralizer Degradation After 100.000 km – When the Housing Is Intact but Efficiency Is Lost

Hidden Neutralizer Degradation After 100.000 km – When the Housing Is...

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The catastrophic incident occurred around 5:10 p.m. on the stretch between the Carrefour roundabout and La Hoya, near the local vehicle (ITV) inspection station.

TORREVIEJA DRIVER KILLED BY FALLING PALM TREE INFESTED WITH DEADLY WEEVIL

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The new entrance is intended to provide entry from Torrevieja–Los Balcones toward the hospital parking area, near kilometer 26 of the CV-96, next to the Torremiguel irrigation access road.

Torrevieja Pushes for New Hospital Access to Ease Traffic for Health...

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Backup from the National Police joined the hunt, and finally, on a sharp curve, the car slowed just enough for officers to jump in and make the arrest.

DRUG DEALERS HURL HASHISH OUT WINDOW IN ORIHUELA NIGHTTIME CHASE

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During October 2025, the Traffic Division of the Guardia Civil in the Valencian Community referred a total of 189 drivers to the courts for alleged crimes against road safety.

189 Drivers Referred to Court in Valencia Region in October for...

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The town now operates 61 cameras and 12 license plate readers across its municipal area

Pilar de la Horadada Expands Its Surveillance Network with Six New...

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Councillor for the Coast, Manuel Mestre, said clear and consistent signage is essential for any tourist destination: “Good signage helps visitors find their way easily, enhances their experience, and improves road safety.”

Orihuela Costa Tourist Signage to be Upgraded

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The vehicle eventually exited the motorway at junction 737, Almoradi, where officers managed to stop it on the CV-912 road after it had travelled a total of 17 kilometres in the wrong direction.

British Pensioner Drives the Wrong Way from Quesada to Almoradi on...

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According to sources from the Provincial Consortium, the woman was stabilized by paramedics before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.

Woman Rescued After Car Overturns in La Zenia

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The four detainees have been remanded to the Almería Court of Duty. The Guardia Civil described the assault as “exceptionally violent,” underscoring the extreme risks faced by truckers targeted while resting on Spain’s highways.

Blood on the Tarmac in Almería: Four Held Over Savage Truck...

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The planned upgrades include repaving the road, renewing street lighting and signage, and removing architectural barriers to ensure universal accessibility.

€200,000 Project to Upgrade Avenida Cabo Roig in Orihuela Costa

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Authorities are once again facing calls to improve safety measures on the route, which links the southern Costa Blanca’s busiest towns and resorts.

Tragedy on N-332: Brit Expat Killed in Head-On Smash

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During September 2025, the Traffic Division of the Civil Guard in the Valencian Community brought 211 drivers before the courts as alleged perpetrators of road safety offenses.

211 Drivers Brought Before Court in the Valencian Community in September...

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Spain’s new traffic signs are finally hitting the roads. Approved in July 2025, they are now being introduced step by step

New traffic signs in Spain: What drivers should know in 2025

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The planned works, expected to take four months to complete, include full resurfacing of the roadway, construction of a central median with pedestrian crossings, traffic reorganization, repair of damaged sidewalks, and the installation of new horizontal and vertical signage.

Major safety upgrades to improve Villamartin and San Miguel roads

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Ciudadanos alleges that the contract was deliberately structured to benefit the company Zaplana Caselles Construcciones with over €3.5 million in five years, despite the company failing to meet its obligations from the very start.

Ciudadanos make Allegations of Fraud over Road Maintenance in Orihuela Costa

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