The GC-1 will be closed southbound during the first weekend of August to dismantle lighting towers. The diversion will affect access to the Health Centre of the Port.
The Department of Public Works, Housing and Mobility of the Government of the Canary Islands has announced a new traffic closure on the Avenida Marítima in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as part of the Belén María underground works. The operation will take place on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, between 08:00 and 18:00, and will require the diversion of southbound traffic on the GC-1.
According to the General Directorate of Road Infrastructure, led by Rosana Melián, the closure affects the 300 meters closest to the Belén María roundabout, as well as access from the motorway to José Guerra Navarro street, which connects to the Health Centre of the Port. The reason for the temporary closure is the dismantling of the lighting towers located in the median of the road, an intervention necessary to ensure safety during the progress of the works.
As an alternative route, vehicles coming from the Port and El Sebadal will be able to access Avenida Marítima via Gran Canaria street. As for emergency access to the Health Centre of the Port, it will be via Juan Rejón street, as detailed by regional government sources.
The Department recommends that drivers plan their journeys considering these closures and pay attention to the signage set up during the execution of the works. This is a temporary measure that is part of the Belén María underground project, a work aimed at improving mobility in the capital of Gran Canaria and which has already caused several diversions in recent weeks.
The Belén María underground project is one of the most significant actions in the road network of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a multi-million investment aimed at eliminating the current elevated crossing and better connecting the surrounding neighbourhoods. The works, which began months ago, have required occasional traffic closures at different points on Avenida Marítima, affecting both drivers and pedestrians.
For local residents, especially those living in the Belén María and El Puerto neighbourhoods, these closures may pose an inconvenience over the weekend. It is recommended to use alternative routes such as Juan Rejón street or the GC-2 to avoid delays. Additionally, it is noted that access to the Health Centre of the Port will be guaranteed via Juan Rejón street, although with a different route than usual.
The Belén María underground works are part of the Canary Islands Government's infrastructure plan to modernise the island's road network and reduce congestion at the capital's access points. It is expected that, once completed, they will improve traffic flow and road safety in one of the areas with the highest traffic density in Gran Canaria.
The General Directorate of Road Infrastructure has assured that the works will be carried out as quickly as possible to minimise inconvenience to citizens. Therefore, it has been decided to concentrate the dismantling of the lighting towers over a weekend, when traffic is less intense than on weekdays.
Drivers travelling on Avenida Marítima during Saturday and Sunday should pay attention to the information panels and temporary signage. It is also recommended to check real-time traffic status through mobility apps before starting the journey.
After the weekend, normal traffic will be restored on the GC-1, although the underground works will continue in the coming months, so new occasional closures cannot be ruled out. The Department will provide advance notice of any traffic impacts so that citizens can plan their journeys.
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