- The Cabildo Completes the Drafting of the Second Phase of the TF-5 Bus Lane Project Northbound
- The President of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila, emphasised that “this project represents a key step in transforming mobility in Tenerife, enhancing the competitiveness of public transport, improving citizens’ quality of life, and promoting more sustainable mobility.”
- The project, which will be made publicly available soon, includes a 2.5 km lane for 289 buses daily, equating to 9.4 million passengers annually.
- Key Interventions for Improved Mobility
- Infrastructure Conservation and Aesthetic Integration
The Cabildo Completes the Drafting of the Second Phase of the TF-5 Bus Lane Project Northbound
The President of the Cabildo, Rosa Dávila, emphasised that “this project represents a key step in transforming mobility in Tenerife, enhancing the competitiveness of public transport, improving citizens’ quality of life, and promoting more sustainable mobility.”
The project, which will be made publicly available soon, includes a 2.5 km lane for 289 buses daily, equating to 9.4 million passengers annually.
The Government Council of the Cabildo of Tenerife has announced today (Wednesday) the upcoming public disclosure of the Project for the Extension of the Bus Lane on the TF-5, northbound, between the University Hospital of the Canary Islands (HUC) and Las Chumberas. The project entails an investment of 11.5 million euros (including IGIC), has been drafted by Proyma Consultores S.L.P., and has received a favourable report from the Technical Service of Roads and Mobility of the Cabildo.
Rosa Dávila highlighted that “this project represents a key step in transforming mobility in Tenerife, enhancing the competitiveness of public transport, improving the quality of life for citizens, and committing to more sustainable mobility.”
This phase includes a 2.5 km exclusive lane for public transport, which will accommodate 289 buses daily (9.4 million passengers per year). It also features a false tunnel to bypass the Guajara Roundabout and includes new stops, branches, drainage improvements, signage, and landscape integration. The works will take place on the service road on the right side of the TF-5, connecting this new stretch with the already existing lane leading to the Interchange of La Laguna.
Key Interventions for Improved Mobility
The project includes a range of interventions aimed at enhancing mobility, accessibility, and road safety in the area. Among the notable measures is the construction of a unidirectional reserved lane between the Santiago Martín Pavilion and Las Chumberas, which will share space with other vehicles at certain points to optimise roadway capacity.
To facilitate the smooth flow of public transport and reduce congestion, a false tunnel will be constructed, allowing buses to avoid the Guajara Roundabout. This will result in substantial improvements in travel times and the efficiency of the road network.
The project also incorporates the construction of new access branches, the replacement of affected services, and the installation of signage, buoying, barriers, drainage systems, and landscaping efforts. All will be carried out with criteria of functionality, safety, and sustainability.
Additionally, a new bus stop next to the Santiago Martín Pavilion will be created, accessible via a ramp from the lower street, enhancing user accessibility to public transport. Concurrently, the access ramp to the motorway will be reinstated and the Las Chumberas pedestrian walkway will be upgraded, thereby strengthening connectivity and pedestrian safety.
Infrastructure Conservation and Aesthetic Integration
In terms of infrastructure conservation and safety, structural rehabilitation of the road surface will be executed, along with improvements to the drainage system and comprehensive renewal of horizontal and vertical signage.
Finally, aesthetic integration actions will take place through the replacement and relocation of affected vegetation, ensuring the appropriate harmonisation of the project with its natural and urban surroundings.
