Restrictions at the Túnel de la Rovira to improve safety
Work is currently being carried out to improve safety and energy efficiency in the tunnel, which connects the Baix Guinardó and Carmel neighbourhoods. The work includes the excavation of three evacuation galleries, the renewal of security features and the installation of fire detection systems.
Southern entrance/exit of the Túnel de la Rovira
The new stage of the work has meant traffic restrictions since 23 March, with the descending side of the tunnel to be completely closed for four months as work is carried out 24 hours a day. In August 2025 the work will move to the ascending side, which will be completely closed for a month.
The main reason for the work is safety. The road is also to be resurfaced, lighting replaced with LED technology and improvements made to the ventilation system. Water filtration issues will also be solved, with drainage renewed to ensure it operates at an optimal level.
The project represents an effort to adapt an infrastructure from 1987 to current standards and turn it into a safer modern tunnel. The overall investment for the work is 17.4 million euros.
Alternative routes
– From exit 3 of Ronda de Dalt in the direction of the Llobregat or exit 4 in the direction of the Besòs: the recommended route starts from Pl. Karl Marx and carries on along Pg. Valldaura as far as Pl. República. From there, it continues along Pg. Verdum and connects with C/ Doctor Pi i Molist, Av. Quinze, Pg. Maragall and arrives at Rda. Guinardó.
– From exit 6 of Ronda de Dalt in both directions: the diversion uses either Av. República Argentina or C/ Esteve Terradas to connect with Av. Vallcarca.
– If starting from Av. Estatut: connect with C/ Lisboa, C/ Tajo (a second descending lane will be available in all three) and Pg. Maragall as far as C/ Sant Antoni Maria Claret.
Disruptions to TMB buses
– Line V21: two stops cancelled in Rambla del Carmel and a provisional stop added in C/ Dante. Extra services to maintain frequency of buses, particularly during rush hours.
– Line 102: the current first and last stop is cancelled and has been transferred a few metres to Pg. Maragall.
– Line 112: a stop has been kept in front of the CAP and the first and last stop of this service has been transferred to C/ Porto.
Closures at night in the ascending tunnel
From May, the total closure of the road in the direction of the city centre will coincide with work on the ascending side at night. This will be carried out from Sunday to Thursday nights, from 10.30 pm to 5.30 am, and consists of preliminary tasks in readiness for the start of stage 3 in August.
