Green light for the Sant Adrià and Otger redevelopment: less traffic and more neighbourhood

The project aims to turn the area into a single-level thoroughfare connecting Fabra i Coats with Can Fabra square. Traffic will be restricted to residents and services, freeing up space for pedestrians and creating new areas for walking and spending time.

This change is not starting from scratch. Since 2023, part of Sant Adrià has already been closed to traffic due to the temporary installation of the Mercat de Sant Andreu, anticipating a model that will now be made permanent. The new layout seeks to strengthen the connection between both sides of the street and make getting around easier and safer.

The presence of facilities such as the library and the area’s heavy use by families make this transformation a key development for daily life in the neighbourhood. The project is expected to last about 15 months, during which green spaces and meeting areas will be added.

Beyond the construction work, the initiative is part of an urban strategy that aims to reduce traffic and strengthen neighbourhood life in one of the city’s most distinctive districts.

Reducing traffic and creating pedestrian spaces usually leads to calmer, safer, and more liveable streets. In the medium term, this can benefit local shops, encourage the use of public spaces, and boost social life in the area. It also means changes to daily mobility, with fewer cars and more emphasis on walking or using sustainable transport.