The Provincial Council of Bizkaia wants to build a motorway under the river that would cross the Ibaizabal estuary of Getxo and Portugalete, but to carry out the works it is essential to modify the Environmental Impact Statement (EIA) published in December 2023. In fact, the statement categorically excludes the use of explosions because it produced "unacceptable effects" on sensitive buildings. Although initially they did not foresee an explosion due to the proximity of the Artaza-Romo Institute, they have changed their minds, "although they would exceed the legal limits of noise and vibrations", the platform denounces.

Thus, the human chain has been organized in the Artaza-Romo Incident of this afternoon, precisely because this area would be "the most affected in terms of health".They say they want to denounce the desire to allow explosions and stress that the poor ages are especially vulnerable to this type of infrastructure. That’s how Nago received it in an interview with Hodei Rodríguez, a member of the platform.

Subfluvial No has reported the problems that explosions would cause! the platforms: "Explosions can increase the incidence of PM2.5 particles, toxic gases, and contaminants such as pathogenic microorganisms." According to what they have denounced, they would be especially harmful to "students with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis or cystic fibrosis".

According to what Triuka has received, opponents of the project say that in the face of these warnings the Diputación has not presented "contingency plans" or "prevention protocols" and that the promoters are "at the expense of the health of the people".

April 4th Human Chain

The human chain is planned to be carried out in front of the Artaza-Romo institute, because this is the area that will be "the most affected in terms of health" if the infrastructure advances.

It is also reported that they will require an in-depth study on mobility and transport and measures to protect students and neighbours."The health and safety of our community is at stake," the platform said as it expanded its call to be part of the human chain.