This project, named 'Puerta de Córdoba', aims to provide an essential service to the western sector of the Historic Quarter, a World Heritage Site. Its primary goal is to restrict private vehicle access to this area, thereby improving mobility and protecting the environment.

The chosen location for these studies is at the confluence of Paseo de la Victoria with República Argentina, Aeropuerto, and Conde de Vallellano avenues. After evaluating various alternatives, technicians opted for the third option, situated in the landscaped areas at the end of Vallellano, due to its lower archaeological risk and minimal impact on existing utility services.

The tendered works, with a three-month execution period, will involve excavating five archaeological boreholes, each ten by four meters. These test pits will be strategically placed within the current landscaped areas to minimize disruption to traffic, which is already dense in this part of the capital. The base tender budget amounts to 135,516.19 euros, including taxes.

Despite selecting the area with the lowest risk, experts highlight the high archaeological potential of the sector. It is expected that the surveys will document sequences ranging from the Roman era, with potential remains of a vicus or necropolis, to the Islamic period, where the probable existence of a 10th-century Caliphate suburb and vestiges of a mosque mentioned in Arab sources as Masyid al-Safar could be found.

Interested companies have until April 28 to submit their bids. The results of these surveys, along with complementary geotechnical studies, will be crucial for the City Council to make a definitive decision on the technical and heritage viability of the underground car park.