The Avenida Poniente in Armilla, a key artery affected by the Granada Metro expansion, cannot yet be opened to traffic. After the recent reopening of San Ramón street in Churriana de la Vega and the Vial del Machuchón, this avenue is the last one awaiting service in the area. Sources from the Urban Planning Department of the Armilla City Council reported that the street does not meet the "minimum required road safety standards" for vehicle and pedestrian circulation.
Although the works visually appear completed for months, the Regional Government of Andalusia must finalize essential "finishing touches" to ensure safe passage. A technical visit on June 2nd by technicians from Fomento (Development) and the City Council revealed several deficiencies that prevented the signing of the works acceptance certificate, a prerequisite for reopening.
The main concerns focused on road safety, deemed "not guaranteed" in various sections. The Local Police requested corrections from Fomento, including the need for horizontal and vertical signage at certain intersections, work currently underway.
Once these details are rectified and technical approval is granted, the City Council will accept the works. Avenida Poniente will feature two traffic lanes in each direction and will coexist with the Granada Metro line. Critical points for traffic include two roundabouts at the beginning and end of the avenue, as well as the León street turn, which will be traffic-light controlled.
Businesses and restaurants in the area eagerly await the reopening of this avenue, closed since October 2024 after nearly eighteen months of construction. Sidewalks have been passable for over six months, with recent work focusing on asphalt painting and traffic light installation for vehicles and pedestrians, who will now need to adapt to sharing the space with the Metro.
Avenida Poniente and its adjacent streets (León, Goya, and Alicante) are the last affected by the Granada Metro expansion to be reopened. Previously, the Vial del Machuchón and Estación de Tranvías street in Las Gabias, along with San Ramón street in Churriana de la Vega, have already returned to normal traffic flow.
