Spain
Badajoz

A-58 Highway

Year
  • 2023
  • 2025
Country
Spain
City
Badajoz
Status
  • In progress
Capabilities
Client
  • Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility
Sustainable development goals
Sustainable Cities and Communities Climate Action

A-58 Highway: Bótoa–Badajoz Section

Enhancing road infrastructure and connectivity in Extremadura

 

Currently, CÁCERES and BADAJOZ—the two provincial capitals of Extremadura—are linked only by the conventional N-523 road, requiring a 40 km detour through Mérida to access a highway.

This project aims to strengthen regional connectivity by offering a faster, safer alternative to the existing N-523 road. 

The new 15.6 km route will significantly reduce travel time between these major cities.

Works include:

  • A new 12 km highway section with a speed limit of 120 km/h
  • The expansion of 2.4 km of the N-523 into a multi-lane road, doubling the existing carriageway, with a speed limit of 80 km/h
  • A 1.2 km temporary connection to the N-523, ensuring traffic flow toward Cáceres until the full corridor is completed
  • The construction of 23 structures:

    -   A diamond-type interchange with loops
    -  Six overpasses and six underpasses  
    -  Eight drainage culverts
    -  Two pedestrian bridges

The project also addresses engineering and environmental challenges, such as preserving a Roman road, managing flood-prone areas and improving the A-5 motorway interchange with the N-523 at km 400.

To minimize environmental impact, an earthworks compensation strategy will be implemented, reducing the need for external borrow materials.

With a 24-month drafting period, this project represents a major investment in Extremadura’s transportation network, improving safety, efficiency, and economic growth in the region.

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