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Two separate accidents happened on Saturday November 15, at the “Las Hormigas roundabout” located near the Arroyo Vaquero off-ramp on the A-7. The accident black spot is estimated to have seen six car accidents in the past week. Incidents occur almost every day.
Locals in Arroyo Vaquero, La Vaguada and surrounding areas have raised the alarm. years Over the inherent dangers in the area, they complain of a lack lighting, poor signs, damaged guardrails, or bent signs which remain unrepaired even after previous vehicles have hit them.
Authorities’ response deemed ‘insufficient’
The community’s frustration is compounded by what they see as a lack of effective action from the Demarcación de Carreteras (Highways Department).
One resident lamented that “this occurs every week” and the Highways Department did not do anything more than place a cone on the road. This measure was widely regarded as insufficient, given the frequency of collisions.
This limited response comes in spite of a growing toll incidents Since August. Since August.
Residents are warning that the current situation may lead to an accident leading to far more serious outcomes if immediate action is not taken to improve the signage, review the speed limits and upgrade the infrastructure. It is a problem that is made worse because there are no safe pedestrian crossings available in a zone where children and youth are frequent.
Reader claims ‘criminal negligence’
The roundabout near Mercadona, heading towards Estepona, has seen hundreds of accidents. This is evident by the condition of the Armco barrier on the exit. Tony told The Daily Mail that it is not hard to understand.
He detailed the lack of visibility and roundabout design as major factors. “When approaching at night, the road before it is curved, and your first sighting of the ’roundabout’ is some trees on the horizon in the centre of it… except the trees are not in the centre,” Tony explained. “There’s a large part of the roundabout on the left that is often hit and launches cars into the exit barriers.”
Tony pointed out another alarming omission in the infrastructure: “To top it off, this is the only roundabout that runs between Sotogrande & Estepona without a roundabout signage or chevrons.
Insisting that simple, low-cost measures could save lives and money, Tony concluded: “It would be so easy for the authorities to correct this situation for a few hundred euros… Recently there was a car so badly burnt It was a strange thing. I did not know the make. “This criminal negligence of the authorities cannot continue.”
Neighborhood groups insist on immediate action to ensure safety. Estepona’s black roundabout continues to attract incidents that cause residents to fear the worst.
