Santiago Street in Alcalá de Henares will remain closed to traffic on July 22, 23, and 24, from 07:00 to 15:00, for paving repairs. This is one of the actions under the Urban Maintenance Plan, funded with €550,000.
The Alcalá de Henares City Council has launched a new phase of its Urban Maintenance Plan, this time focused on Santiago Street. The works, which began this Monday, involve repairing the paving in the most deteriorated sections, where the constant passage of vehicles has caused potholes and subsidence.
Scheduled traffic closures
To carry out the works, Santiago Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Diego de Torres and Tinte streets for three days: July 22, 23, and 24, always from 07:00 to 15:00. Outside of this timeframe, a temporary detour will be established to allow vehicle passage, as reported by the City Council.
The Local Police advises drivers to plan their journeys in advance, use alternative routes, and respect the temporary signage installed in the area. The closures affect a key communication route in the historic centre, although the City Council is confident that the impact will be limited as it coincides with the summer period, when traffic is less intense.
A €550,000 plan for the entire city
The intervention on Santiago Street is part of the Urban Maintenance Plan, which has a total budget of €550,000. This plan has already addressed other streets in Alcalá such as Dámaso Alonso, Alalpardo, Carmen Descalzo, and Paseo de Pastrana. The aim, according to the Councillor for Works and Urban Maintenance, Antonio Saldaña, is to “act quickly and prevent further deterioration of public roads.”
Saldaña emphasized that the plan prioritizes those streets that show a higher degree of wear and traffic volume, in order to improve road safety for both drivers and pedestrians. “We are not only investing in new works but also in these conservation and maintenance tasks,” the councillor stated.
Summer works to minimize inconvenience
The City Council has chosen the summer period to carry out these works, taking advantage of the decrease in traffic intensity and the absence of educational activities. This way, the impact on the daily mobility of residents, merchants, and drivers is minimized, while ensuring a more agile and efficient intervention.
Local residents, who have seen the paving deteriorate over the years, have welcomed the action. “It was necessary because there were sections that were a danger for pedestrians and cars,” commented a resident of Santiago Street. However, patience will be required during the closure hours.
The works will continue over the coming days, with possible additional closures that will be signposted in due course. The City Council apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of citizens.
For those needing to travel in the area, it is recommended to use parallel streets such as Diego de Torres or Tinte Street as alternatives. The works are expected to be completed by July 24, so traffic should return to normal from Saturday onwards.
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