Benidorm’s everyday journeys to ease with TRAM upgrades reconnecting neighbourhoods

Great news for those living in or visiting the area, as getting from one side of Benidorm to the other could soon become much simpler. Work has started on a major upgrade to the town’s TRAM route that will bring lasting improvements to daily travel.

What is due to change on the TRAM service

Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV), under the Generalitat Valenciana, has begun a €5.6 million project to improve the section of TRAM Line 1 between Benidorm Station and Benidorm Intermodal. Regional Minister for Environment, Infrastructure and Territory Vicente Martinez Mus visited the site as construction got underway, joined by Benidorm Mayor Toni Perez and FGV Managing Director Alfonso Novo.

Construction is expected to take around eight months as part of the Alicante-Benidorm TRAM route modernisation.

Plans include, two new pedestrian crossings, A new signal-controlled road crossing linking Calle Finlandia with Avenida Beniarda, removal of the existing level crossing on Avenida de Andalucia, A new signal-controlled crossing close to Benidorm Intermodal, primarily for emergency vehicles and public transport, A restricted-access road over the Barranco de l’Aiguera to improve access for buses and emergency services and new fencing, upgraded pavements and landscaping around the railway area.

What it means if you live in the areas affected

For decades, the railway corridor has forced pedestrians and drivers to take longer routes between parts of Benidorm. Once complete, the new crossings are expected to make everyday journeys shorter with improved safety across the line. Emergency services and buses will also benefit from faster access using the new priority route, with upgraded traffic lights and signalling making crossing the railway safer for everyone.

Residents can expect construction activity over the next eight months, although public transport services are not expected to be disrupted and TRAM services will continue operating throughout the construction period.

Next steps and comment questions

Will TRAM services be interrupted?

No. FGV has confirmed that services will continue running throughout construction.

How long will the work last?

Construction is expected to take approximately eight months.

Which areas will benefit most?

Residents living near Benidorm Station, Benidorm Intermodal, Avenida de Andalucia, Calle Finlandia and Avenida Beniarda are likely to notice the biggest improvements. Emergency services and buses will also benefit from the new priority access route.

What happens next?

Construction crews will continue building the new crossings, removing the existing level crossing and installing upgraded signalling over the coming months.

Once the project is finished, residents and visitors can enjoy easier movement between neighbourhoods, safer crossings and more reliable public transport.

More information can be found on the Benidorm Town Hall website.