The spokesperson and councilor of the Tinajo Renovator Movement (MRT) in the City Council, Antonio Morales, has denounced the state of deterioration presented by the roads and paths of the municipality, and gives as an example the situation of the road that goes to Tenesera and El Islote via El Tablero street.
In 2021, the MRT presented a proposal to execute a comprehensive paving and repaving plan throughout the municipality, which was unanimously approved in the plenary session. However, five years later, said action has not been carried out. “It continues to be patched and a comprehensive plan has not been made as agreed at the time,” Morales pointed out.
The councilor considers that this situation evidences the lack of planning and commitment of the governing group led by Jesús Machín. “This clearly demonstrates the lack of commitment and planning of the Tinajo government,” he affirms.
Morales also warns that the current state of the road infrastructures poses a risk to the safety of residents, visitors, and tourists. “We are talking about a danger for people who travel on our roads, whether in vehicles, walking or cycling,” he emphasizes.
One of the most concerning examples is that of the Tablero road, used as an alternative route after the diversion of traffic from the La Laguneta road towards Tenesar and El Islote due to works.
“They have diverted traffic through a road that is in bad condition, without fixing it first. That shows a total lack of planning. But there are many in bad condition: after the rains they have worsened even more, and it seems that those responsible do not care,” he/she/it denounces.
The spokesperson for the MRT recalls that some roads were repaved just three years ago, although the work was not completed.
“We do not understand why those resurfacings were not completed in their entirety,” he/she adds.
Likewise, Morales criticizes that many road works are carried out without structured planning and coinciding with electoral periods. “It seems that the government only remembers to fix the roads on the eve of elections,” he points out.
The councilor has also wanted to put in value the effort of the citizenry in the fulfillment of their fiscal obligations. “We residents do comply with our obligations and pay our taxes, and part of them is precisely for the improvement of paths and roads. Why do municipal officials not comply with theirs, which is to execute and maintain in good condition the services and infrastructures of the municipality?”, he questions.
From the MRT, the governing group is urged to act responsibly and to urgently execute a comprehensive plan that guarantees the adequate maintenance of municipal roads. “It is time for them to take seriously the responsibility they hold and act to prevent our roads from continuing to deteriorate,” it demands.
Finally, Morales poses a direct question to the municipal government group. “Where are the mayor, Jesús Machín, and the Councilor for Public Works? If they have seen this situation and do not fix it, it is even more worrying,” he concludes.