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Date Published: 01/10/2025

Cervantes Avenue reopens in Lorca after three-month closure

Ayuntamiento confirms another shutdown in 2026 but with new diversion routes to reduce disruption

Cervantes Avenue in Lorca reopened to traffic on Tuesday September 30, after being closed for three months while Adif continued work to bury the high-speed rail line through the city.

The reopening was announced by the Councillor for Urban Quality and Local Police, Juan Miguel Bayonas, who thanked residents for their patience during the disruption. “From here, I would like to thank the residents and neighbours for their cooperation, who have adapted during this time while this road, one of the city's main arteries, has been closed, opting for the measures implemented by the Ayuntamiento to mitigate its effects.”

He added that the Ayuntamiento had worked closely with Adif to ensure the closure did not extend beyond the deadline. “It was essential for us that this closure not be extended over time, not exceeding September 30 as the deadline for restrictions in the area; and that is what has happened. Therefore, we are more than satisfied with the efforts made by the Ayuntamiento.”

To soften the impact on traffic, the Ayuntamiento had previously arranged for the closure to be carried out in two phases. Bayonas confirmed that another halt in traffic will still be necessary in 2026, once tunnel excavation is underway, but drivers will have alternative routes available.“This area will suffer another closure, but this one in 2026. In this case, it will have an alternative route along Calle María Agustina, in addition to having Avd. de Santa Clara, which will have a lesser impact, generating fewer inconveniences for citizens,”he explained.

Bayonas also stressed that communication will be key as the works continue.“From the Government of Lorca, we will continue to redouble efforts with the company carrying out the works and the entity itself in order to provide the maximum amount of information to the citizens, since we are facing a large-scale project and the works will continue for quite some time.”

The Councillor also praised the efforts of local technicians and the Lorca Local Police in managing traffic flow during the closure. Measures included adjusting traffic directions, creating new parking spaces, using amber lights on Avenida Juan Carlos I, and launching mobility campaigns.

For now, Lorca’s drivers and residents can finally enjoy the reopening of Cervantes Avenue after a demanding few months, though all eyes are already turning to the next phase of the project and the fresh challenges it will bring in 2026.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

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The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Lorca Tourist Office Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.

Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.

Lorca Tourist Office The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.

Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Lorca Tourist Office Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.

However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a Lorca Tourist Office series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.