The project, overseen by the Environment delegation, involved clearing surrounding vegetation, reinforcing access points, and replacing the deteriorated wooden deck with a galvanized modular metal grid. This new structure is securely fixed to the existing beams, and the railing has been updated with posts and steel cable for improved safety.

According to the Councilor for the Environment, Antonio Dávila, the choice of a metal structure was driven by the rapid degradation of the wood caused by the Palmones River's floods and the debris carried during high-water episodes.

The Pontón de Caramelo is situated in a unique location, connecting historical drove roads such as the Cañada Real de San Roque to Medina, the Botafuegos to Jaramillo, and the Cordel del Jaramillo to Tarifa, making it a vital point for the municipality's rural activities.

This bridge, originally built in the mid-20th century by José Román Gómez, known as “Pepito Caramelo,” initially facilitated the passage of workers from his estate. Later, in the late 1990s, the El Corcho Workshop School carried out a significant restoration, installing the current beams and reinforcing the abutments.

Today, the Pontón de Caramelo serves as a strategic point on peri-urban routes, linking the urban center of Los Barrios with natural areas of interest like the Puente de Hierro, the Dos Bahías Green Corridor, and the trails along the Riberas del Palmones. It also acts as a primary access route to the Los Alcornocales Natural Park for hikers and cyclists.