# Spanish motorway infrastructure and congestion concerns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-motorway-infrastructure-and-congestion-concerns
> Updated: 2026-09-16T15:59:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Local leaders in Spain are increasingly calling for infrastructure improvements to address chronic traffic congestion on major motorways.

In Algeciras, Mayor José Ignacio Landaluce has urged the Spanish Government to expand the A-7 highway to three lanes per direction between San Roque and Algeciras. He also requested the remodeling of the North Access tunnel to alleviate delays affecting the port and the Campo de Gibraltar area.

Expanding on these regional concerns, mayors along the Costa del Sol have criticized the central government for neglecting essential upgrades to the A-7 and connections to Malaga Airport. Meanwhile, in Catalonia, the surge in traffic on the AP-7 has prompted debates regarding the potential reinstatement of tolls to manage vehicle volume and fund necessary modernizations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Spanish regional leaders call for motorway improvements and debate toll returns

Mayors in Costa del Sol demand infrastructure upgrades to combat motorway congestion, while in Catalonia, debates resurface regarding the potential return of tolls on the AP-7 to manage heavy traffic.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-regional-leaders-call-for-motorway-improvements-and-debate-toll-returns

### 2026-08-21: Algeciras Mayor demands A-7 highway expansion to resolve traffic

Algeciras Mayor José Ignacio Landaluce is demanding the Spanish Government expand the A-7 highway to three lanes to resolve chronic traffic congestion between San Roque and Algeciras.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeciras-mayor-demands-a-7-highway-expansion-to-resolve-traffic

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