The governing team of the Orihuela City Council has reiterated its dissatisfaction with what it perceives as a new oversight by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which continues to overlook the longstanding request of residents and visitors of the Orihuela coast for a free service on the AP-7 section between Los Montesinos and Villamartín-La Zenia, particularly during the peak season.
Víctor Valverde, the Councillor for Infrastructure, noted that “we have lost count of the number of times we have requested a response from the Ministry regarding this matter, yet we have still not received any reply.” Valverde views the Government’s recent decision to extend the free toll on the El Campello-Monforte section as a positive development, indicating that such measures can effectively alleviate congestion on overburdened roads. This criterion, which has justified free tolls in Alicante, should similarly apply to the Vega Baja, where the N-332 and the CV-95 experience persistent traffic congestion, particularly during the summer months,” he stated.
The Orihuela councillor noted that the AP-7 motorway in this segment averages only 6,000 vehicles daily, primarily attributed to the high toll cost, which exceeds 9 euros for a distance of 7 kilometres. Valverde emphasised that the N-332 accommodates over 40,000 vehicles daily and experiences traffic congestion extending for kilometres during the summer months.
The Ministry of Transport, led by Óscar Puente, acknowledges that the removal of the toll in El Campello has yielded significant benefits, including reduced congestion and enhanced road safety. Consequently, this measure should be implemented in the section traversing the Vega Baja region, where conditions are similarly severe, particularly during specific months of the year, as stated by Valverde.
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