Andalusia’s Department of Public Works and Mobility and Málaga City Council agreed to establish a commission on transport infrastructure and mobility, covering projects affecting the city and its metropolitan connections. The agreement was reached at a meeting in Málaga between regional Public Works and Mobility Minister Mario Muñoz-Atanet and Mayor Francisco de la Torre. The commission is to meet periodically and be divided into specific working groups.
Muñoz-Atanet said the commission’s aim was to “improve people’s lives.” He cited work on the Málaga Metro and access to the PTA as examples of projects intended to address mobility problems. He also outlined progress on extending the metro to the future Virgen de la Esperanza Hospital. He said all sections of the extension were being built simultaneously, as promised, with investment of more than €150 million. Construction on the third section, between Eugenio Gross and Blas de Lezo, began during the summer.
The minister also reported on the information study for a future expansion of the Málaga Metro. Three options are under consideration: the PTA, Ciudad Jardín, or El Palo–Rincón de la Victoria. Of 34 route alternatives examined, 12 have been selected for further consideration. Muñoz-Atanet said a preferred route was expected to be ready for public consultation during the first half of 2027.
The commission reviewed medium- and long-term plans to address mobility in Málaga. The regional government said it plans to begin drafting a project before the end of the year to add a third lane to the A-357 Guadalhorce motorway between the A-7 and the El Viso industrial estate. The project is estimated to cost €4 million and is intended to facilitate access to and from the motorway. A project to extend the PTA bus-and-occupancy (BUS-VAO) lane is also planned.
Muñoz-Atanet said a capacity study would be launched for the A-357 as it enters the city, between the PTA and Jiménez Fraud Street, near the BUS-VAO lane built on the road. While awaiting progress on studies by Spain’s central government, the regional department will also promote and assess solutions through the Transport Consortium to improve current connections in the eastern area.
Muñoz-Atanet said the commission would continue its work at both technical and political levels and would be open to participation. He attended the meeting at Málaga City Hall with regional officials including Deputy Minister Eduardo Gutiérrez and directors general responsible for roads, transport infrastructure, mobility and the Andalusian Public Works Agency.