A road in crisis
The road connecting Riner and Torà, passing through the Ardèvol area, has been a concern for the municipalities of Pinós and Torà. Both towns have reported the critical state of this road, which has numerous potholes and deteriorated asphalt, becoming a "constant danger" for drivers using it.
Mayors Xavier Vilalta (Pinós) and Isabel Torres (Torà) have expressed their frustration at the lack of resources to carry out significant repairs. With tight budgets, they can only make occasional fixes. Recently, they received a grant from the El Solsonès County Council for 200,000 euros, but this amount will barely allow for the repair of one kilometre of the twelve that the road covers.
Mayor Vilalta has pointed out that the problem is "structural" and dates back decades. According to him, the base of the road is not adequately consolidated, causing potholes to quickly reappear after repairs. "They get filled and soon come back out," he laments.
Both Vilalta and Torres have highlighted the increase in heavy traffic in recent years. The mayor of Torà has indicated that the tonnage of vehicles such as tractors and trucks has increased significantly, further exacerbating the deterioration of an already compromised road.
Residents have also raised their voices about this issue. Miquel Oliver, a resident of Ardèvol, describes his daily experience driving on this road: "Driving is a daily adventure." Users are forced to invade the opposite lane to avoid the potholes, which is especially dangerous in adverse weather conditions.
Lídia Cabrera, another affected resident, recalls having punctured two tyres while transporting her young children: "It's a constant insecurity." Residents are calling for immediate action before a serious accident occurs.
Both Vilalta and Torres insist that the solution lies in transferring the ownership of the road to the Lleida Provincial Council. Although it is expected to be included in the future Zonal Road Plan of the provincial entity, the works are not scheduled until twelve years from now. "We cannot wait that long," emphasizes Vilalta.
Official sources indicate that there are currently 800 kilometres under provincial management, and with the new plan, an additional 200 kilometres will be added. However, the necessary interventions are divided into four four-year periods, which raises concerns among the affected residents.
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