The city of Madrid will begin refurbishing the pedestrian footbridge on Monday, 5 October 2026. It provides access to Puente de La Lira . The project was announced by the city council on 3 October. The footbridge spans the northern approach to the M-30 by Moratalaz as well as the Autovía A-3. The Puente de La Lira road bridge itself will not be affected by the work.
According to the Department of Works and Facilities (Área de Obras y Equipamientos), this is a major intervention involving the pedestrian structure’s central components. Its aims are to improve traffic safety, accessibility for people with reduced mobility and the long-term preservation of the structure. Plans include renewing the surfaces, replacing damaged structural and railing components, and modernising the lighting and other fittings. No information on the cost or overall duration of the work was available when it was announced.
The footbridge connects the districts of Moratalaz and Retiro and crosses heavily trafficked routes. The city says it will schedule the work to minimise disruption to vehicle traffic on the M-30 and A-3. Temporary closures of sections and short-term diversions are planned for pedestrians. Notices are to be published on site and in further city announcements.
Responsibility lies with the Ayuntamiento de Madrid through the Área de Obras y Equipamientos. Detailed information on the current traffic arrangements will be provided progressively, in line with the city’s usual practice; the administration points to regular updates and the weekly overview of works in public spaces. In comparable projects – such as the refurbishment of the footbridge that provides access to Hospital Ramón y Cajal – the city has announced temporary closures and night-time work periods in advance.
The work now getting under way is part of ongoing maintenance programmes for pedestrian crossings over the M-30. In recent years, several footbridges have been upgraded as part of routine maintenance to ensure safety and usability in busy junction areas. The approach aims to repair damage early, improve accessibility and extend the structures’ service life. Dates and details are based on announcements by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid on 3 October 2026. At the time of publication, no specific restrictions on the operation of the M-30 and A-3 or completion date had been announced. The city said it would provide further details on traffic arrangements as they became available.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).