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Stones Instead of Help: Sandstone Blocks under the Jacint‑Verdaguer Bridge

Sandstone Blocks Under Palma’s Jacint-Verdaguer Bridge

The blocks under Jacint-Verdaguer Bridge were put there to deter overnight stays, but the move has also drawn criticism.

Published: April 21, 2026
Stones Instead of Help: Sandstone Blocks under the Jacint‑Verdaguer Bridge

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Why were sandstone blocks placed under the Jacint-Verdaguer Bridge in Palma?

The sandstone blocks were installed as a deterrent to stop people from sleeping or settling under the bridge. The area had previously been used by people without housing, and the island council says the space was restored after renovation work. Support groups, however, argue that such measures mainly move the problem elsewhere.

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