The Popular Party has given one more step in its commitment to the N-432 conversion on the highway. The national representative for Córdoba, Bartolomé Madrid, has announced that his parliamentary group has registered a non-legislative proposal (PNL) in the Congress of Deputies that seeks to definitively promote the transformation of the N-432 into the A-81 highway, a historical demand that directly affects the provinces of Córdoba, Jaén, Granada and Badajoz.
During a press conference in Pozoblanco, Madrid stressed that the N-432 conversion It is “a fundamental infrastructure not only for the economic development of these provinces, but also for reasons of road safety.” He explained that the current road has a high accident rate, with More than one hundred accidents since 2021 and a death toll of eleven.
A historic demand paralyzed since 2018
Madrid recalled that in the 2018 General State Budget (PGE), under the Government of Mariano Rajoy, were recorded 3,5 million euros to advance the A-81 highway, project that contemplates the N-432 conversionHowever, the MP lamented that after "seven years of Pedro Sánchez's government, the sections corresponding to Córdoba remain without a project or funding."
"This is a clear example of the Sánchez government's lack of commitment to Andalusia and Extremadura," stated the Cordoba parliamentarian. He explained: The lack of progress has led to the A-81 being excluded from the Trans-European Transport Network., a decision that Madrid attributed to the lack of official information studies by the Executive. This has prevented Brussels from recognizing the need for this strategic infrastructure.
"The social-communist government has demonstrated its lack of interest in the N-432 conversion on the highway," said Madrid, who highlighted that three of the affected provinces are suffering population loss and require adequate communication routes to establish inhabitants in the territory and generate development opportunities.
Financing requirement and schedule of actions
In the registered proposal, the PP urges the Government of Spain to provide sufficient and stable financing for the N-432 conversion, con el objetivo de To contract the drafting of the projects for the Espiel-Córdoba and Córdoba-Pinos Puente (Granada) sections in 2025.. In addition, the initiative calls for expedite the resolution of the environmental assessment of the Badajoz-Espiel section, to respond to the allegations submitted by multiple city councils, provincial councils, associations of communities, and social and economic organizations.
Bartolomé Madrid stressed that The N-432 conversion is a priority for the Popular Party He criticized the PSOE for voting against a similar initiative that was recently approved in the Senate. "While the PSOE and the Sánchez government ignore the demand for this highway, the PP is presenting concrete proposals to address an obvious need," the deputy emphasized.
"The project remains in a drawer, with no progress and no budget allocation," Madrid denounced., who added that the Government “has not even been able to respond to the allegations presented by institutions and groups in the affected territory.”
Criticism of the Government's "farce"
The Popular Party deputy also referred to the recent announcements by the Government delegate in Andalusia and the Government sub-delegate in Córdoba, who announced A budget of 1,6 million euros for the tender for the Espiel-Córdoba section projectAccording to Madrid, this allocation was subject to the approval of the General State Budget, "a budget that the Government has once again refused to present."
"We are facing a genuine farce that exposes a party anchored in lies and a weak and incompetent government.", the parliamentarian stated. In this regard, he maintained that The conversion of the N-432 into a highway is not a priority for the central government., despite the fact that “it has raised more than 140.000 billion euros since 2018” and “does allocate resources to meet the demands of the separatists.”
Madrid insisted that the The Popular Party maintains a total commitment to the N-432 conversion., and will continue to put pressure on the Cortes Generales to promote the A-81 highway, which should contribute to the development of four provinces in two autonomous communities. He explained that the N-432 conversion It is essential to "guarantee road safety, promote business competitiveness, facilitate access to public services, and prevent the isolation of regions affected by depopulation."
The strategic role of the A-81 highway
La N-432 conversion on the A-81 motorway will allow the establishment of a backbone that communicate Badajoz, Córdoba and Granada, facilitating the connection between the west and east of the peninsula. According to available technical reports, the current route of the N-432 does not meet the necessary safety and capacity conditions for current and future traffic, which makes it essential to transform it into a high-performance route.
The PP insists that The lack of modern infrastructure limits the socioeconomic development of large rural areas, such as the Los Pedroches Valley and the Subbética region of Córdoba, as well as northern Granada and the Sierra Morena region.
Ultimately, the N-432 conversion It is a long-awaited work and awaits firm political decisions. For the Popular Party, The response must come immediately, with adequate funding and a clear implementation schedule., in order to prevent the project from once again becoming “an unfulfilled promise by the Sánchez government.”
