The works to renovate the old N-340 road that runs through the centre of Fuengirola are drawing to a close. It is hoped the reforms will be completely finished before the end of the year, with the majority before Christmas. With a budget of 737,000 euros, the works that are taking place on Avenida de Los Boliches, one of the town’s main traffic arteries, are of “major importance,” according to the Town Hall.

The project on the stretch of road between the river and Calle RondeƱas Parejas, on Avenida de Los Boliches, has been to completely redevelop the surface, the look of the area, as well as to improve the underground infrastructure of the road. The works, affecting an area of 3,500 square metres, include the refurbishment of all supply networks (drainage, drinking water and irrigation, street lighting and electricity, telephone and gas) and street furniture.


In addition, the whole design of the street will be refurbished and get an image similar to the rest of the avenue. On visiting the site, the Councillor for Town Planning, Ana Mula, said she was pleased with how the works were progressing. “This is a very complete project; by converting the ending of the old N-340 into an avenue through Fuengirola from one end to another with the same design,” she said. “One of our commitments was to unify the stretch of road, thereby giving a great image to the town both in its approaches to the east and west,” she added.

The company responsible for the project between the Los Boliches market and the ‘600 monument’, Movimientos Group O.V.S.L, said works “are in the final strait” after an execution period of three months and three weeks. The firm added the 32 local people have been employed to carry out the remodelling of this area.

Ana Mula said the final stages would include the installation of the new street lighting, the planting of new trees, the creation of disability ramps, underground recycling containers and road surfacing. Once the project is finally completed the Town Hall hopes the redevelopment would eliminate “existing architectural barriers.”

Source: Fuengirola property news