The main avenue of the Francolí industrial estate now boasts a renewed appearance thanks to asphalt paving works that are in their final stages. This intervention has dignified an increasingly busy street, a result of the transformation of the area's industrial activity. "We are very happy with the result," stated the president of the Association of Companies of the Francolí Industrial Estate of Tarragona, Narcís Ortega.
The works, which began in early March, are now focused on finishing touches of painting and the section corresponding to vial A, adjacent to the BonÀrea petrol station, up to the Obramat roundabout and the bingo hall. This action, added to the initial project, also includes work to channel water from Campclar, which previously caused flooding problems in some warehouses. A new collector has been installed to improve drainage and increase resilience against heavy rainfall.
The mayor of Tarragona, Rubén Viñuales, confirmed that the final details of a long-awaited project are being finalized. The last significant asphalt paving dated back to 1994, and heavy vehicle traffic had generated numerous potholes. "Finally, an industrial estate that has gone too long without receiving necessary investments is starting to catch up," argued Viñuales. The cleaning of the surroundings and the removal of weeds have also notably improved the avenue's image.
The new development has allowed for the creation of a roundabout, located next to the EMT bus depots, which improves mobility and responds to a long-standing request from drivers. Additionally, speed bumps have been installed to ensure road safety. Soon, a new contract will be put out to tender for paving the area of the Fire Station, with an estimated budget of 450,000 euros, adding to the 664,144.8 euros of the current contract.
The Francolí industrial estate, with nearly 300 companies and around 2,000 workers, has seen an increase in new service sector companies in recent years, such as the K10 restaurant, the karting track, and the AYR Tarragona indoor basketball facilities. This rise in activity attracts visitors, in addition to the seasonal traffic from Salou and the coast. Ortega has indicated that one of the next demands will be to propose solutions to prevent traffic jams at the entrance of Ramón y Cajal.
