Six firms bid to build the Airport–Pozo Negro segment of the North-South highway

The Canary Islands Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Mobility, led by Pablo Rodríguez, has announced the six offers submitted to carry out the Airport–Pozo Negro crossing of the North‑South axis highway on Fuerteventura. The project has a base tender budget of €215,924,834.98 (including IGIC).

Consortiums participating in the process

• Acciona Construcción, S.A.
• UTE Comsa, S.A.U. – Nortúnel, S.A. – Comsa Instalaciones y Sistemas Industriales, S.A.U.
• UTE Dragados, S.A. – Tecnología de la Construcción y Obras Públicas, S.A. – Obras Públicas Canarias, S.L.
• UTE Obrascón Huarte Lain, S.A. – Construcciones Rodríguez Ramírez, S.A. (Cororasa) – Satocan, S.A.
• UTE Sacyr Construcción, S.A. – Cavosa Obras y Proyectos, S.A. – AMC Construcciones y Contratas 2014, S.L. – Lopesan Asfaltos y Construcciones, S.A.U.
• UTE Vías y Construcciones, S.A. – Asfaltos Pablo de León, S.L. – Obras Subterráneas, S.A.

“This work will bring a substantial improvement in connectivity and mobility on Fuerteventura,” said Minister Pablo Rodríguez. “It will also generate economic activity and jobs on the island. It is the largest road public works contract ever tendered in Fuerteventura, a historically demanded infrastructure that, after clearing technical, administrative and environmental hurdles, is now ready to move forward.”

Technical Details of the Project

The Airport–Pozo Negro segment is part of the Puerto del Rosario–Morro Jable road and includes new links that will enhance connections with FV‑2, FV‑413 and FV‑50. These improvements will facilitate access to the airport, tourist areas such as Caleta de Fuste, and various urban and rural centers in the municipality of Antigua.

Key structures include:

• Fuerteventura’s first twin‑bore tunnel, approximately 1.2 km long, featuring false tunnels at both entrances.
• A 190‑meter viaduct spanning the Barranco de la Torre.
• Upper and lower grade‑separated passages to maintain continuity of existing roads and accesses.

The design incorporates construction solutions aimed at minimizing environmental impact and protecting natural habitats, notably the hubara (a vulnerable species).

Renewable energy will be integrated through photovoltaic panels that will power the lighting of the new links and the tunnel, making the infrastructure energy‑self‑sufficient and aligned with the Canary Islands’ decarbonisation and emission‑reduction goals.

With this project, the Government of the Canary Islands advances the development of the North‑South road axis, a strategic corridor for mobility and socio‑economic growth on Fuerteventura.