Public Works Approves Airport–Pozo Negro Highway Segment in Fuerteventura

The Canary Islands Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Mobility, led by Pablo Rodríguez, has approved the new stretch of the Puerto del Rosario – Morro Jable highway that runs between the airport and the Pozo Negro junction. The work is part of the 2018‑2027 Canary‑State Roads Agreement and will cross the municipalities of Puerto del Rosario and Antigua, extending the North‑South Axis, improving island mobility and enhancing road safety.

The project is budgeted at €215.9 million and will be carried out over several years, with an estimated five‑year completion period.

“The new link will improve the connection between the airport, the main tourist areas and the urban centres of central and southern Fuerteventura, contributing to the island’s economic and social development, access to services and the mobility of residents and visitors,” said Councillor Pablo Rodríguez.

A 1.2‑km tunnel—the first to be built on the island—will be included, providing a modern and efficient infrastructure that supports more sustainable mobility.

Four Main Links and Special Works

The project comprises four primary connections:

• Airport Link – connects with the FV‑2, the island’s main air access road.
• El Castillo Link – joins the FV‑413 towards Caleta de Fuste, Triquivijate and Antigua.
• Las Salinas Link – maintains the connection with the existing FV‑2 and the southern part of Caleta de Fuste.
• Pozo Negro Roundabout – resolves the intersection with the FV‑50 towards Agua de Bueyes and Antigua.

Additional structures to be built include:

• A 190‑m viaduct over the Torre ravine.
• Supporting works at the Airport and El Castillo links.
• An overpass at Las Salinas.
• Three underpasses to preserve rural road continuity and local access.

Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Rosana Melián, Director General of Road Infrastructure, highlighted that this will be the first road project in the Canary Islands to integrate renewable energy from the planning stage to cover the entire electricity consumption of the new works.

Solar photovoltaic panels will be installed to power the lighting of the new links:

• Airport link: 19 panels
• El Castillo link: 22 panels
• Tunnel: 41 panels placed along the central reservation

“The highway will be energetically neutral and self‑sustaining, contributing to decarbonisation goals and emission reductions,” Melián added.

With the approval secured, the Ministry will soon launch the tendering process, aiming to publish the call before the end of the current year.