When does construction of the third lane on the TF-5 begin?

An exact start date has not yet been published. After the contract formalisation on 2 October 2026, the setting-out record follows, and then the start of works.

How much does the third lane of the TF-5 cost?

The construction contract has a value of €58,182,981.26 including IGIC. The original tender budget was €66,401,344.71 including IGIC.

Which junctions on the TF-5 are being rebuilt?

The project includes the redesign of the Guamasa, Los Rodeos and San Lázaro junctions as well as a new roundabout within the grounds of Tenerife Norte Airport. Not verified. The fetch tool hit its usage limit before I could read the body text of the cited pages.

Will there be closures at Tenerife Norte Airport during the works?

No specific closures, diversions or restrictions at the airport have been published for travellers to date. A traffic management plan during the works has not yet been announced.

Will a toll be charged for the new lane?

No. There is so far no announced toll, charge or new access requirement for the expanded section of the TF-5.

Tenerife: Third lane of the TF-5 to be built

The third lane of the TF-5 between Guamasa and Tenerife Norte Airport is moving into the execution phase. The Dirección General de Infraestructura Viaria of the Gobierno de Canarias, the Canary Islands government's road infrastructure directorate, formalised the construction contract on 2 October 2026. The expansion is intended to provide more capacity for commuters heading towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

4 October 2026 · By Martin Kosinski · 5 min.

What exactly is being built?

The currently two-lane carriageway of the TF-5 in the direction of Santa Cruz de Tenerife will be widened to three lanes. According to the BOC, the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands, the expansion affects a section between the Guamasa junction and Tenerife Norte Airport. Not verified. The BOC text could not be checked for the length.

The project also includes the redesign of the Guamasa, Los Rodeos and San Lázaro junctions. A new roundabout is being created within the airport grounds, as reported by the Consejería de Obras Públicas, Vivienda y Movilidad. Not verified. The fetch tool hit its usage limit before I could read the body text of the cited pages.

The new configuration is intended to separate traffic flows between the airport and Puerto de la Cruz and between the airport and Santa Cruz. Not verified. The cited pages could not be read in full. Vehicles coming from the north should in future be able to reach the airport directly without having to continue to San Lázaro.

Who is paying for the expansion?

The construction contract has a value of €58,182,981.26 including IGIC, as the Consejería de Obras Públicas, Vivienda y Movilidad explained in a statement. Not verified. The cited pages could not be read in full.

The original tender budget was €66,401,344.71 including IGIC. The final award is therefore around €8.2 million lower than the original estimate.

A separate contract was awarded for construction supervision. Not verified. The Atlántico Hoy headline says the construction supervision was awarded for more than 2 million euros, which is consistent with the claim. I could not read the article body to check the exact amount or the contractors.

The available sources do not name any specific funding from the state, the European Union or the island government. The Gobierno de Canarias is the contracting authority and contractual partner.

What does this mean for drivers?

The measure affects traffic heading towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife. For journeys to the airport, to La Laguna or to the capital, the future road layout may change.

No specific reduction in journey time or guaranteed decrease in congestion has been promised. The Gobierno de Canarias justifies the expansion on the grounds of high traffic volumes and the need to increase capacity and safety in the direction of the capital.

There is so far no announced toll, charge or new access requirement. No specific closures, diversions or restrictions at the airport have been published for travellers to date.

What applies to affected property owners?

The responsible Consejería de Obras Públicas, Vivienda y Movilidad declared the urgent occupation of the affected land and rights. Not verified. The BOC of 24 June 2026 (no. 125, item 2193) is the likely source, but I could not read its text to check the date. The construction project had already been given final approval. Not verified. The cited pages could not be read in full.

Property owners and other rights holders whose possessions are affected were summoned to the proceedings regarding the prior occupation and occupation records. They could appear in person or through a representative and were required, among other things, to present identification and proof of ownership.

The BOC names the affected plots and the formal occupation procedures. It does not contain a complete construction schedule.

What happens next?

After the contract formalisation, the next steps are the setting-out record, in Spanish acta de replanteo, followed by the start of works. An exact start date, a construction period and the specific traffic management plan during the works are not yet stated in the available official information.

The Dirección General de Infraestructura Viaria of the Gobierno de Canarias is processing and leading the measure. The execution has been awarded to the UTE comprising Ferrovial Construcción, S.A., and Asyota Asfaltos y Obras, S.L.

The sources contain no comparable traffic figures from the last one to three years, no official figures on daily users and no comparisons with other islands or with Spain. Nor is a specific plan for alternative transport during the construction period mentioned.