Municipal representatives from Pallars Sobirà, led by the president of the Comarcal Council, have voiced their "deep concern" regarding the current condition of the C-28 road, particularly in the Bonaigua Pass section. They accuse the Generalitat of a "historic debt" spanning 35 years, which has left local residents and workers in a chronically disadvantaged situation.
Recent earth movements, which began with a landslide in late February, threaten to close the road for an extended period. This situation is particularly critical now that the winter season has ended, as the road, already prone to closures due to snow or avalanches, might now be shut down for repairs due to cracks.
Currently, a traffic light regulates passage, allowing only one lane to be used due to a partial collapse of the road and visible cracks at four points. Given the fragility of the existing infrastructure, the mayors are demanding the construction of the Bonaigua tunnel.
“"This approximately 3.5 km infrastructure is presented as the only definitive solution to guarantee connectivity between Pallars Sobirà and Val d'Aran, prevent isolation during geological or climatic events, and end the feeling of being "third-class citizens."
To address this issue, the mayors will hold a council meeting and request an urgent meeting with the Department of Territory. The goal is to obtain "clear explanations and technical solutions" to ensure user safety, urging the Government to treat this matter with the "seriousness" required for a vital infrastructure in the Pyrenees.
The lack of communication from Territory has been a unanimous point of criticism among the mayors, who have not received official information about the scope of current works or future forecasts. This information is crucial for them to relay to their constituents.
