Pedestrians have been able to use the crossing since last Friday. The project cost 360,609 euros and is the latest in a series of measures already rolled out in the vicinity of Av. Meridiana to improve mobility and safety, such as:

Two new bus lanes between Av. Rio de Janeiro and Pg. Fabra i Puig, helping public transport entering and leaving the Barcelona.

The 22 existing pedestrian islands along the avenue, which have been consolidated with minor paving improvements and safety elements.

Work is also due to get under way at the start of the summer to widen the pavement on the corner of the junction between Av. Meridiana and Pg. Fabra i Puig, on the side nearest the sea. The aim is to gain pedestrian space and shorten the current zebra crossing there.

Transformation of Av. Meridiana

The avenue is set to gain more space for pedestrians, bicycles and public transport, the idea being to stop it acting as a frontier between neighbourhoods and instead become a civic hub for the local area.

Work is also due to start in June on the section between the future urban canopy at Pl. Glòries (by C/ Independència) and C/ Mallorca. Some 52,000 square metres of public space will be gained with this project, which includes a tree-lined central avenue, areas for people to stroll around and relax, segregated bike lanes, wider pavements and more greenery.