The maintenance and repair work means a revamp for 8,000 square metres in Av. Icària, the central promenade between C/ Marina and C/ Badajoz, where some sections are damaged or show substantial wear and tear.

“The renovation is being carried out for local residents to make use of it, so there is much more urban life. It’s an important change in the way public space works in the Vila Olímpica area, because this central promenade had become run down and was practically a no man’s land”, noted the Councillor for Sant Martí, Josep Maria Montaner.

The project includes replacing worn paving slabs with new concrete pieces. Low consumption LED lighting will also replace the existing street lighting, while benches will be renewed and tree beds extended to help growth.

The scope of the renovation project was decided jointly with local residents in the Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou neighbourhood via a participatory process which opted not to modify the structure or the sections of the avenue.

Stages and disruptions

Repair work in the avenue will cost 2.2 million euros and be carried out in two stages. The first involves work along three sections, between C/ Badajoz and C/ Arquitecte Sert, from 23 November 2017 to 28 February 2018. During this period, the junction with C/ Joan Oliver will be closed to traffic.

The other sections, between C/ Marina and C/ Arquitecte Sert, will be renovated between 1 March and 20 May next year. During this second stage, the junction with C/ Rosa Sensat will be closed to traffic.

The bike lane in C/ Alba will also be affected, while the fast road lanes will be cancelled and all vehicles will be able to use the bus lane.