The Granada Metro continues to consolidate itself as one of the major sustainable mobility projects in Andalusia. The Southern Extension works have reached a new milestone with the placement of the first beams of the bridge over the Dílar River, a key infrastructure project to bridge the riverbed between the municipalities of Churriana de la Vega and Las Gabias. The Regional Minister for Development, Territorial Coordination, and Housing, Rocío Díaz, visited the project on a day that symbolizes the steady progress of an initiative that will transform mobility in the Granada metropolitan area.
During his visit, Díaz highlighted the progress of the works in the area of La Gloria, where a transport interchange and a 250-space park-and-ride car parkThis space will become a new hub for public transport, reinforcing the Andalusian Government's strategy of promoting intermodal and sustainable mobility. "It hasn't been a year since the expansion works began, and we're already seeing a profound transformation of a strategic area to bring the metro closer to the municipalities of the Vega de Granada.", the counselor stressed.
An emblematic bridge for a strategic infrastructure
The new structure that will allow the Granada metro Crossing the Dílar River will be a unique element within the layout. It is a bridge of 26 meters long and a single span, with a board of 56 meters wide in the form of a pergola, designed not only for the subway tracks but also for public enjoyment. It will feature a bike lane, a pedestrian walkway, a viewing platform, and rest areas with street furniture.
This innovative design integrates urban mobility with leisure and landscape, allowing residents to enjoy views of the Granada plain. The deck will be positioned at a 58-degree angle to the riverbed, and the metro tracks will cross at a 30-degree angle, ensuring the infrastructure's efficiency and functionality. "It is one of the main projects of the southern extension of the Granada Metro, a project that reflects the commitment of Juanma Moreno's government to the province of Granada." Rocío Díaz has stated.
Solid progress on the second section in Las Gabias
Section II of the southern extension of the Granada metro It begins in La Gloria, the space where the interchange will be located, and runs along the banks of the Dílar River until reaching the urban area of the Tram Station Avenue, in the municipality of Las Gabias.
The work is progressing at a good pace.The metro platform has been defined, with gravel and curbs laid, and the overhead power lines are being installed. The retaining wall for the service road is also being built. If this progress continues, the councilor predicts that The first tracks of section II are expected to be installed during the second quarter of 2025.
In this same environment, on the Machuchón road, the Secondary Control Post building is being built. Granada metro, whose structure is now complete. Its exterior cladding, inspired by tobacco drying sheds, will soon be installed, in a nod to the local identity. In addition, the metal structure of the Los Chopos Stop and progress is being made on the third electrical substation, following those in Armilla and La Gloria.
Seven new stops and 4,6 kilometers to connect Armilla, Churriana, and Las Gabias
The southern extension project of the Granada metro contemplates a layout of 4,6 kilometers completely on the surface, which will connect the towns of Armilla, Churriana de la Vega and Las Gabias. In total, seven new stops and an initial demand of two million annual users.
The total investment in the work exceeds 87 millones de euros, partly funded by Next Generation EU funds. This figure is in addition to an additional €40 million contract for the supply of eight new trains, which will allow for improved frequency of the current service and respond to the increased demand resulting from the expansion. The Granada metro thus strengthens its role as the backbone of public transportation in the metropolitan area, offering a sustainable alternative to private vehicles.
