Since July 2025, the closure of the eastern and western roundabouts, two of the town’s main access points, has caused traffic jams, temporary diversions and increased traffic through the urban area, making daily travel and business activity more difficult.
During the gathering, a joint manifesto was read by Beatriz Peñarrubia, of the Alto Gállego Pyrenees Business Association (Aepag); Amaya Biescas, of the El Cajicar Rural Areas Residents’ Association; and Ricardo Arilla, of CEOE Cepyme Huesca. The organizers highlighted Sabiñánigo’s strategic importance as a link between the Ebro Valley, the Pyrenees, Navarre and the Basque Country, as well as its role as a gateway to one of Aragón’s main tourist destinations.
IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, TRANSPORT AND SAFETY
The organizations warned of the consequences for industry, tourism and the primary sector. At least 150 heavy vehicles dedicated to freight transport operate in Sabiñánigo, approximately one-third of them carrying hazardous materials. According to the organizers, the diversion routes do not provide suitable conditions for them.
Fifteen bus routes, 21 school routes and the agricultural vehicles belonging to the Santa Orosia Cooperative have also been affected. The cooperative serves 267 farmers, whose tractors and harvesters must cross the town center.
Added to this are kilometer-long traffic jams during periods of peak tourist activity, which hamper access to the Pyrenees. There is particular concern that the congestion could hinder the passage of ambulances, firefighters and civil protection services, as well as journeys to the referral hospital serving both counties.
A PROJECT 98% COMPLETE AND THREE DEMANDS FOR ITS RESUMPTION
The manifesto calls for the immediate resolution of the administrative and contractual problems, a public commitment in writing setting deadlines for resuming and completing the work, and temporary measures to guarantee road safety.
The mobilization continues an initiative launched last June, when more than 50 institutions, town councils and social and business organizations signed a document calling for completion of the bypass. Since then, meetings have been held in an effort to unblock the project, which is approximately 98% complete.
Work has been suspended since late 2025 because of contractual disagreements between the Ministry of Transport and the winning joint venture, formed by Aldesa and Rover.
The organizers stressed the nonpartisan nature of the protest. “We are not gathering here today to block roads on a whim or for partisan interests,” the manifesto states, emphasizing that the organizations want to convey that this is a demand shared by both counties.
The gathering ended with a call for specific, public and verifiable commitments to complete infrastructure that is fundamental to the region.
