The Royal Fair of Puente Genil officially began tonight with the traditional lighting ceremony and spectacular entrance arch, welcoming residents and visitors. High participation is expected in this celebration, one of the most attended in the municipality.
Given the forecast of a large turnout, the City Council has implemented a Special Security and Traffic Plan. The objective is to ensure public safety, regulate mobility, and facilitate the event's development. Mayor Sergio Velasco highlighted that the operation aims to guarantee road and pedestrian safety both at the entrances and within the fairgrounds.
The Local Police will conduct 110 services, with special reinforcement between 00:00 and 06:00 hours, when up to 11 officers will be on duty to cover the hours of greatest concentration of people and specific points within the venue. The Civil Guard will also increase its presence in the urban center and villages, and personnel from the Citizen Security Unit (Usecic) will be present for preventive and surveillance tasks.
Mayor Sergio Velasco emphasized the importance of coordination between security forces to provide an effective response to any eventuality. The plan includes continuous surveillance in areas of stalls, attractions, and entrances, as well as control of improper parking and uncivil behavior.
Traffic measures will be implemented, including the closure of Presidente Adolfo Suárez street from today, August 14, until August 20. Vehicle circulation will be prohibited within the fairgrounds, except for loading and unloading between 10:00 and 13:00. Access to the veterinary hospital and the Mercadona warehouse will be via Palmera street, and the 'botellón' (public drinking) area will be limited to the final section of Montalbán street.
Music in the stalls will be permitted from 14:00 to 06:00, with all stalls required to be closed and vacated by 07:00. The Local Police will also carry out administrative controls and compliance checks in stalls and attractions.
As a new feature, the Local Police will offer free children's identification bracelets at their office on the fairgrounds to help locate minors if they get separated from their companions. The mayor stressed that the goal is for everyone to enjoy the fair safely and peacefully.
