The mayor of Mijas warns about the danger of the A-7 highway surface

The mayor of Mijas, Ana Mata, has sent a letter to the Government Deputy in Málaga, Javier Salas, to alert him about the concerning condition of the A-7 highway as it passes through the municipal area, especially in the sections of Faro de Calaburras, La Cala, and El Chaparral. The mayor warns of a clear deterioration of the infrastructure, worsened by recent storms, "with deep potholes that generate great concern among the thousands of daily users of the road." Mata requests that urgent notice be given to the Ministry of Transport due to the danger posed by the potholes, from which material previously used in patching has come loose due to rainfall and vehicle traffic. "There are many residents who express their worry and insecurity," the text continues. The mayor points out the need for urgent execution of work that would allow the repair of the road surface and reminds that the absence of a coastal train adds to the issue that the AP-7 toll highway "is the most expensive in Spain per trip." She adds that the AP-7 is not only not subsidized, but this year 2026 has seen a 3% increase, "which prevents thousands of users from using it regularly." Mata describes the "alarming lack of maintenance" as the reason for the road's current condition and offers the collaboration of the Mijas Town Hall in all matters concerning road safety and mobility.