Frustration grows over crumbling Mazarrón road as repairs remain unfunded
Residents say RM-315 is unsafe and neglected, but there’s still no date for repairs
Calls for urgent action are growing louder in Mazarrón as residents, cyclists and local officials voice concerns over the deteriorating state of the RM-315 road linking Mazarrón and El Paretón in Totana. Despite repeated demands, the regional government has yet to set a date for repairs, and no funding has been allocated for the project in the 2025 regional budget.Locals describe the road as dangerous and neglected. “It’s practically impassable. It’s very dangerous to drive on it, and cars are wrecked,” said one resident from the Gañuelas district.
Members of the rural women’s association Ademur Gama added, “We feel marginalised.”
The asphalt surface is breaking apart, leaving potholes, bumps and missing road markings. Weeds are encroaching on parts of the road, and traffic signs are worn or missing altogether. Cyclists and motorists who regularly use the route say it is increasingly unsafe.
Mazarrón’s deputy mayor, Jesús García Vivancos, described the situation as “a flagrant example of the regional government’s neglect of many essential infrastructure projects for our residents.”
He said the RM-315 remains a vital corridor connecting rural communities like Gañuelas, La Majada, Atalaya and Leiva, and is widely used by farm workers and cycle tourists.
Back in January, Mazarrón council unanimously approved a motion urging the region to repair the RM-315 and four other roads. But despite this and a proposal passed by the Regional Assembly in March, the Ministry of Public Works has yet to act.
A spokesperson for the Ministry said the RM-315 is on their radar but admitted there is no confirmed start date for the work. They pointed out that priority is being given to roads with higher traffic levels, such as the RM-332 in Mazarrón, which is receiving €1.4 million for upgrades.
Local frustration is unfortunately not new. As far back as 2010, the regional government pledged to improve access from El Paretón by upgrading the RM-315, highlighting its importance and the estimated 600,000 annual trips along the route, at the time. Fifteen years on, locals say the very same stretch of road remains in urgent need of repair.
Image: Ayuntamiento de Totana
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