On 23 October, the exit lane bifurcation at the height of Calle de Illescas will be altered, with lanes running on both sides of the future tunnel entrance. Residents can expect new surface works as part of the urbanisation project between Avenida del Padre Piquer and the Anillo Verde Ciclista footbridge.
The complete excavation of the tunnel was finished in May, and by August, the civil works for the underground structure were completed, giving it a near-final appearance. The tunnel is set to open for vehicle passage before the end of the year.
Carabante and González visited the area to inform the public about the new alterations to the A-5, developed during the third phase of the Paseo Verde del Suroeste project. The Madrid City Council is carrying out urbanisation works that will eliminate the barrier the motorway has posed for residents of the Lucero, Aluche, and Las Águilas neighbourhoods, which have been separated from Campamento and Casa de Campo since 1968.
Urban Planning, Environment, and Mobility Delegate Borja Carabante explained that the bifurcation modification will free up space for various actions, including the replacement of the potable water pipeline affected by the works and the construction of the final surface road.
Carabante also noted that there will be increased activity on the surface due to work on the future naturalised corridor connecting Madrid Río, Casa de Campo, and Cuña Verde de Latina, enhancing the area's environmental conditions.
The urbanisation of the Paseo Verde del Suroeste has begun in various sections, focusing on the final configuration of vehicle lanes, the bike lane, and a green area near the green cyclist footbridge. The three-kilometre tunnel will connect to the M-30 at Avenida de Portugal.
Carabante confirmed that the tunnel is nearing completion and will open to traffic by the end of the year, removing over 80,000 vehicles that currently traverse the area daily, which is expected to reduce pollution by 90%.
The civil works for the A-5 underground project concluded in August, involving the installation of over 8,000 piles, 5,800 metres of drainage pipes, 5,700 metres of pavement, and 71 long beams. Wall coverings have been installed to enhance brightness and facilitate maintenance. Interior works in the tunnel are focused on the installation of facilities and finishes, with the connection to the M-30 scheduled to commence in November.
