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FGV is starting to build the upper slab of the tunnel that will connect the Alicante and Xàtiva Metrovalencia stations

 

 

• The aim is to open a passage for pedestrians after the summer on Carrer Alicante between Xàtiva and the access to Carrer Castelló and, beforehand, to expand the crossing area depending on the execution process
• Between the 17th and 21st of July, the passage area for pedestrians will be expanded to facilitate access to the Plaça de Bous de Valencia, which hosts the July Fair
• The underground connection that connects these two stations represents an investment of more than 20 million euros and is funded by European funds

 

The works carried out by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) to connect the Alicante and Xàtiva stations of Metrovalencia with an underground passage have started a new phase with the construction of the upper slab of the tunnel.

 

This action allows progress in the process of opening a wider pedestrian crossing in the area affected by the works. The aim is to ensure that after the summer part of Carrer Alicante remains free from the crossing with Carrer Xàtiva and the access to Carrer Castelló.

 

In advance, and depending on the progress of the works, new passage areas will be partially opened in this section. As part of this process, between the 17th and 21st of July, the passage area for pedestrians will be widened to facilitate access to the Plaça de Bous de Valencia, which hosts the Fira de Juliol festivities.

 

The construction of the upper slab is part of the construction process of the 270-metre tunnel that will join the stations of Xàtiva and Alicante. Once the side walls have been built, the upper part of the 'box' has begun to be built, which will allow, once the affected services have been restored, to replace the different areas of the pavement and roadway.

 

In the following months, work will continue underground to complete the tunnel, while the surface of Carrer Alicante will continue to be partly affected by the works, in the section that runs between the crossing with Carrer Castelló and Gran Via Germanies.

 

The underground connection that connects these two stations is part of the new Metrovalencia network expansion plan 2023-2030 announced by the Generalitat. The planned investment in this action exceeds 20 million euros and is financed by European funds.

 

Once the works are completed in the second half of 2025, it will be possible to have a fast and smooth connection for passengers on lines 3, 5 and 9 of the metro who will be able to transfer with line 10 of the tram.