The N-II bypass in La Jonquera remains unfinished and stalled
At the La Jonquera border, Girona, an essential segment of the N-II road bypass is halted and half-finished. This project, designed to decongest the heavy traffic between Spain and France, has accumulated numerous delays. The already built sections fail to connect, creating persistent bottlenecks and discontent among those using the area. What should have been a key infrastructure has become an example of inefficiency. 🚧
The project suffers recurrent paralysis
The construction of the bypass has been marked by continuous interruptions. Initial deadlines have faded away, leaving behind isolated concrete structures and embankments that disrupt the landscape without function. The administrations have been unable to coordinate funds or works to complete the road. This situation worsens the problem it aimed to solve, as heavy traffic continues to flow through the urban center, with consequent impacts on safety and well-being.
Consequences of the paralysis:- Initial construction deadlines completely blurred and unmet.
- Structures and embankments built that do not fulfill their function due to being isolated.
- Lack of coordination between administrations to release funds and organize works.
The promise of fluid mobility clashes with the reality of a concrete skeleton that no one finishes.
The abandoned infrastructure generates daily problems
The effects of having a half-built main road are palpable daily. Traffic jams form easily, especially during vacation periods or weekends, when vehicle flow intensifies. Trucks, motorhomes, and tourists are forced to travel on an obsolete and unsafe route. For the local economy and logistics, this uncertainty and slowness represent a constant burden.
Daily problems derived:- Habitual formation of traffic jams, especially with increased vehicle flow.
- Forced circulation of heavy traffic through the urban core, with risks to safety.
- Negative economic impact on local businesses and logistics operations due to slowness.
A model of what not to do
So, if you're looking for a practical example of how to plan without executing, there's no need to simulate it in software. A tour through La Jonquera will show you the full-scale model, complete with the ambient sound of horns. The work stands as a lesson on the consequences of not effectively managing key infrastructure projects. 🛑