The works, which started this week, have an estimated completion period of eight months. The intervention includes the total demolition of the previous structure, which was severely damaged by intense rainfall in late October 2024, and its replacement with a more robust infrastructure designed to withstand future floods.
“"The Provincial Council acted immediately after the damage, carrying out cleaning, debris removal, and signage of the affected area to ensure safety."
In addition to the reconstruction, a provisional detour was established with an investment of nearly 47,000 euros to maintain the connection with Bejarín and facilitate traffic, especially for agricultural machinery. The new structure will feature a single-span design of 30 meters, which will eliminate obstacles in the riverbed and significantly improve water evacuation, increasing its hydraulic capacity.
Accesses will also be reinforced with riprap walls, and elements to prevent erosion will be installed. The bridge will maintain two traffic lanes and lateral sidewalks, and will incorporate safety improvements, signage, and affected services, with the aim of ensuring greater durability and adaptation to potential episodes of intense rainfall.
“"The lack of maintenance and cleaning of the riverbed contributed to the bridge's collapse."
The Provincial Council has pointed to the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation as responsible for the deterioration of the riverbed, criticizing the lack of maintenance and cleaning, and demanding that the state agency assume the total cost of the reconstruction.
