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The A-5 brings forward the opening of its new tunnel
The new A-5 tunnel will open to traffic on 23 December. The connection with the M-30 will require a full closure, with the date still to be confirmed. Almeida says they are aiming to minimise disruption for drivers. The opening is ahead of the planned schedule.
The final operation will require a complete closure of the A-5 to connect the tunnel with the M-30.
José Luis Martínez-Almeida announced that vehicles will be able to use the new tunnel from 23 December. The mayor shared the date during a Europa Press breakfast briefing, which ended abruptly when news broke of the Toledo train accident. He explained that the opening is ahead of the originally planned schedule.
The timing of the full closure is still to be decided. Almeida acknowledged that the interruption will have significant impacts and said they are looking for a date that will cause the least disruption.
Connecting with the M-30 is the remaining operation to complete this phase of the A-5. The connection requires a total closure of the motorway, although the City Council has not yet specified when this will happen. The mayor stated that the closure will have significant impacts and that they are seeking the moment of least impact. The announced opening date brings forward the originally planned schedule.