What does the overnight TF-5 closure mean for commuters?
The entire TF-5 bus lane is closed from 22:00 on Tuesday, 20 October, until 06:00 on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The reason is monthly and annual maintenance work, as reported by Canarias Ahora.
During this time, drivers should follow a signposted diversion. It runs via the TF-1, the TF-5 itself and Calle José Peña Hernández. Anyone travelling in the north of Tenerife at night should allow extra time.
The closure affects only the bus lane, not the whole motorway. The rest of the traffic on the TF-5 can continue to flow. The measure is part of routine infrastructure maintenance.
Which longer-term closures are in place in Tenerife?
The TF-655 remains closed for structural works until 16:30 on 6 November 2026. The closure began at 07:30 on Monday, 19 October, as reported by Canarias Ahora.
The Tunnel de la Vega, by contrast, has reopened. It had been closed since 22:00 on Monday for routine checks of lighting, cleaning and ventilation systems.
A larger project on the TF-5 begins in November 2026. A third lane is being built between Guamasa and Tenerife North Airport. According to Canarias Ahora, the construction period is around 35 months.
What is changing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, work began in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to restore the connection between Nicolás Estévanez, Simón Bolívar and the GC-1. Signposted diversions will be introduced in stages during the works.
The section between Pelayo and Churruca streets has been closed since Monday, 5 October 2026. The closure lasts until the construction work is finished. Drivers should follow the temporary signage.
Route 49 of Guaguas Municipales, the municipal bus operator, is running a changed route from Calle Juan Manuel Durán González. Affected stops include stop number 26 on Tomás Miller as well as the stops at Plaza de los Betancores and Plaza Farray.
Which roads in Gran Canaria have reopened?
Several closures in Gran Canaria have been lifted. The restrictions on the GC-15 near Cruz de Tejeda, on the GC-330 and in Montaña de Los Vélez in Agüimes have ended, as reported by Canarias Ahora.
Traffic is flowing normally there again. Travellers heading to the mountain area around Cruz de Tejeda or to Agüimes no longer need to plan for diversions.
On Friday, 16 October 2026, work also began on the Corredor Verde between Siete Palmas and Los Tarahales. The project on the southern edge of Parque Juan Pablo II lasts six months and is expected to be completed in April 2027.
What should holidaymakers and residents do now?
Before travelling in Tenerife and Gran Canaria, it is worth checking the current traffic situation. The temporary signage can change during the works, warns Canarias Ahora.
Anyone driving a hire car from Tenerife North Airport to the south is barely affected by the overnight TF-5 bus lane closure. The diversion applies only to the bus lane, not to the entire carriageway.
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, visitors should allow extra time in the Nicolás Estévanez and Simón Bolívar area. The staged diversions can slow traffic in the city centre.
What is known about the GC-1 closure near Belén María?
The southbound carriageway of the GC-1 near Belén María was closed overnight into 6 October 2026 from 22:00 to 06:00. A 300-metre stretch up to the Belén María roundabout was affected, as well as Calle José Guerra Navarro.
The closure was part of the "Soterramiento Belén María" project, the tunnelling of the area. Responsibility lies with the Consejería de Obras Públicas through the Dirección General de Infraestructura Viaria, headed by Rosana Melián.
For the current week, the Canarias Ahora report does not mention a further closure at Belén María. However, the works may bring additional overnight restrictions.