The Adeje Council has set out a series of targeted proposals aimed at easing traffic congestion and enhancing mobility both locally and across the wider south of Tenerife. During a recent meeting held in Adeje, Mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga and Councillor for Mobility, Mercedes Vargas Delgado, met with the Island Councillor for Mobility, Eulalia García Silva, to discuss these initiatives and explore collaborative solutions.
The meeting, which also involved technical teams from both administrations, focused on some of the most pressing challenges facing Adeje and its surrounding areas. Among the main points raised were improvements to access routes connected to the TF-1 motorway, upgrades along the TF-82 road towards Guía de Isora, and a significant intervention planned for the TF-47.
Mayor Fraga emphasised the urgent need to address local traffic bottlenecks to help relieve pressure on the motorway system. “By tackling some of these critical points within our municipality, we can make a real difference in alleviating the serious congestion problems we face on the TF-1,” he said.
Specific areas identified include the Adeje exit towards Guía de Isora, which impacts neighbourhoods such as La Tablada, Las Cancelas, and Los Menores, as well as the route connecting Armeñime and La Atalaya. “Improvements here would not only ease traffic flow but also make it safer and more attractive for pedestrians, reducing overall car use,” he added.
Key proposals submitted to the Cabildo include modifications to the TF-1 junction near Fañabé, where current road layouts are causing problems. Similar adjustments are being requested in the San Eugenio and Torviscas areas.
To further ease pressure on the TF-82, Adeje has suggested building a parallel road from La Atalaya to divert traffic away from the motorway and its junctions. A comparable plan is under consideration for Avenida Barranco Las Torres. Both initiatives aim to reduce congestion in some of the municipality’s busiest spots.
Along the TF-82, the local council is also calling for the widening of road margins to create safe pedestrian walkways, particularly between La Atalaya, where popular supermarkets such as Lidl and Aldi are located, and Los Menores, passing through Las Cancelas.
Another major proposal involves the TF-47 stretch between Armeñime and Adeje town, an area currently notorious for lengthy queues. Adeje has submitted plans to add a second uphill lane and to introduce pedestrian and cycle lanes, improving both traffic flow and safety for all road users.
The state of public transport was another key topic. Councillor Vargas Delgado highlighted the pressing need to restore bus routes that had been cut in recent years by TITSA, especially services linking Adeje to La Caleta and routes serving local schools. “With over 50,000 residents, Adeje has growing needs that require coordinated planning. We are also looking to expand regular services to more remote areas such as Taucho and Tijoco Arriba in the coming months,” she said.
Island Councillor García described the discussions as “very positive,” noting they provided valuable insight into Adeje’s priorities. “The Cabildo is working on a range of measures to support more sustainable mobility across Tenerife, and this collaboration is essential,” she added.
Both administrations agreed to continue working closely to develop these proposals, recognising that a combined approach involving local and island-wide measures is the best way forward to tackle the increasingly complex traffic challenges affecting the south of the island.
