# A-11 highway development in Valladolid > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/a-11-highway-development-in-valladolid > Updated: 2026-08-24T11:23:24.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Following a fatal accident on the N-122 highway between Sardón de Duero and Peñafiel, which marked the fifth death on that stretch in the year, attention turned to the delayed opening of the A-11 Autovía del Duero. The Ministry of Transport had previously estimated an opening for late July, but the project faced delays due to ongoing construction on the Duero River viaduct. By late August, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility inaugurated two new sections of the A-11 in the province of Valladolid, connecting Tudela de Duero and Valbuena de Duero. The project took seven years to complete, which is double the originally projected timeframe, and was overseen by three different ministers. Because the opening is partial, motorists must utilize specific local roads, including the VP-3302, VP-3001, and VA-101, to connect with the existing highway network. Minister Óscar Puente emphasized that the infrastructure is a critical safety measure intended to reduce accidents on the parallel N-122 national road, which is known for high fatality rates. Despite these safety goals, the project has faced criticism regarding its significant delays and the political nature of the inauguration ceremony. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: A-11 Autovía del Duero opens new sections in Valladolid Two new sections of the A-11 Autovía del Duero have opened in Valladolid after seven years of construction, aiming to improve road safety and connectivity despite significant project delays. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valladolid-opens-new-sections-of-the-a-11-highway ### 2026-08-10: Valladolid: Fatal accident on N-122 highway A fatal accident on the N-122 in Valladolid underscores the danger of the route ahead of the A-11 highway opening on August 24. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valladolid-fatal-accident-on-n-122-highway --- Cite as: A-11 highway development in Valladolid. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/a-11-highway-development-in-valladolid