ESTEPONA’S ‘ant’ roundabout should be a lot safer after a series of safety improvements at the busy Las Hormigas junction on the A-7.
The works, which began at the start of February at the Arroyo Vaquero exit, between Estepona and Sabinillas, are now completed.
It comes after residents expressed concern about the amount of crashes, which occurred ‘almost daily’.
The improvements include replacing 20 meters of guardrails, which had been damaged from collisions.
Residents also raised concerns about poor visibility and so, reflective road markers were also added for increased night-time visibility.
The lighting around the perimeter of the roundabout was also improved with new streetlights added.
Illuminated signs, urging motorists to heed their speed, were also erected.
The roundabout is located at the heavily trafficked Arroyo Vaquero exit of the A?7, a main route used daily by residents commuting between Estepona, Sabinillas, and Manilva.
Estepona’s ayuntamiento hopes that the improvements will lead to fewer crashes on this route which is vitally important for commuters across the Costa del Sol.
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The improvements were much needed. However, there needs to be a footbridge built close to the roundabout to aid pedestrians from the south of the A7 walking to Mercadona and other shops, and from the north to the beat. At the moment, pedestrians have to take their lives in their hands crossing the A7 or, in times of drought, taking a path created by a dry arroyo that goes under the road. Taking the footbridge near the hotel Elba adds 20 minutes in each direction, not taking into account the weight of shopping.