Alcalá de Henares begins comprehensive renovation of Gonzalo Torrente Ballester street for 360,000 euros

The City Council starts works to improve the road surface, accessibility, and road safety near Hemingway school.

Generic image of street renovation works in a Spanish town.
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Generic image of street renovation works in a Spanish town.

The Alcalá de Henares City Council has initiated comprehensive renovation works on Gonzalo Torrente Ballester street, with an investment of 360,000 euros, to renew the road surface, improve accessibility, and enhance road safety, particularly around the Hemingway school.

The works, part of the 'Alcalá Improves Its Neighborhoods' Plan, primarily aim to renew the road's condition and increase safety for both pedestrians and drivers.
According to the deputy mayor and urban planning councilor, Cristina Alcañiz, the project seeks to improve the quality of public space and the maintenance of the municipal road network.
The tasks will include repairing the most deteriorated sections and repaving a significant portion of the street, ensuring more comfortable and secure circulation.
In the area near Hemingway school, new horizontal road markings will be added before pedestrian crossings to encourage drivers to reduce speed, reinforcing the safety of schoolchildren and their families.
The project also includes widening the sidewalk at two points opposite the educational center to improve visibility between pedestrians and drivers and shorten crossing distances.
Furthermore, the street's signage will be updated to adapt to the new layout, and the water collection system will be improved to ensure better drainage.