6.4 Million Euros for the Road Between Peguera and Port d'Andratx: Nighttime Renovation Planned

Main road resurfacing: What's planned now

Finally some progress on the route that many of us use daily: between Peguera and Port d'Andratx the entire road surface will be renewed this coming October. The island council has allocated around 6.4 million euros for it. After years of pressure from both communities, it now appears that the construction project will become a reality.

Why this matters

The road between kilometer 21 and 32 is crack-prone, frayed, and at times so uneven that both cyclists and bus drivers curse. The aim of the work is simple: higher traffic safety and smoother traffic flow — especially in the main season when buses are full and delivery vehicles serve the small coastal towns.

How the construction will proceed

To prevent daytime traffic from getting stuck in a jam, the works are planned mostly at night — specifically between 23:00 and 05:00. Weekends will be quiet: no work will take place. According to the head of the traffic department, Fernando Rubio, the paving must also be completed in time for the start of the next season; a completion by May 2026 is planned. The construction management will work closely with Andratx's mayor Estefanía Gonzalvo to ensure that local dates — such as weekly markets or festivals — are taken into account.

Admittedly, night works are not ideal for all residents. Craftspeople, night owls, and those who have to wake up early will hear the noise. Authorities promise, however, to take noise and dust protection seriously and to communicate detours clearly.

What residents and commuters should know now

If you use the route daily, please expect changed traffic directions at night and occasional bans on heavy vehicles during milling and paving phases. Small detours through the towns may occur; some locals have already suggested checking school bus times separately.

It is not the island's biggest construction site, but for locals here it remains one of the most noticeable. Good coordination, clear signage, and the planned weekend rest should help avoid trouble — and next summer we will be driving on smoother asphalt through the Tramuntana foothills.