Road between Pina and Algaida Resurfaced — Four Kilometers of Fresh Asphalt

Four kilometers of fresh asphalt – finally smoother journeys

Anyone who has driven the country road between Pina and Algaida in recent days will have noticed it: the typical smell of tar in the morning, fewer potholes and much fresher road markings. A new asphalt layer was applied over a stretch of about four kilometers — almost four centimetres thick, according to workers on site. The result is immediate: rides are smoother and tyre noise is reduced.

Short-term measure with a noticeable effect

The resurfacing was necessary. The old surface was broken in many places, water collected in depressions, and cyclists and buses had to swerve. In the early mornings you can now see men in high-visibility vests, small barriers and the yellow rollers compacting the new layer. Zebra crossings and edge markings were also repainted — practical for parents taking their children to school and for the regular bus services that run here daily.

The work did not come as a complete surprise: the project was budgeted at around €300,000. Residents say that after years of patching and bumpy sections they are glad to have a safe connection again. A local farmer joked, half-seriously: "The fields aren't the only things that need fixing around here."

Looking ahead: larger programs planned

The island council has already announced that larger sums are planned for road repairs in 2026: a total of around €36 million is to be invested in new road surfaces and traffic safety measures. That sounds like a bigger plan that should gradually improve secondary routes and connecting roads — not just the main axes.

For local people this means more comfort and less wear on their cars, but also the hope of fewer accidents at trouble spots. Regular road users know: often a smooth, well-marked stretch is the difference between relaxed commuting and constant underbody repairs.

Short summary

The works between Pina and Algaida are not a mega-project, but they have a direct effect on the daily lives of many residents: safer pedestrian crossings, smoother rides and less dust in the village. In a week you'll see fewer potholes — and in a year hopefully more follow-up projects on other country roads.

If you notice something still missing: reports to the local administration usually help faster than patient waiting. And when a road section is newly done, enjoy the brief, calming feeling: finally driving without constant rattling.