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Barcelona Court Invalidates Via Laietana Overhaul Again

Laia Bonet has vowed to appeal the court's invalidation of the 2022 approval, triggering mediation by the Sindicatura de Greuges in response to business grievances over traffic curbs.

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Overview

  • The Juzgado Contencioso-Administrativo Número 14 has annulled the 2022 municipal agreement greenlighting the pedestrianisation of Via Laietana on the grounds that it required a modification to the Plan General Metropolitano and approval by the Generalitat’s urban subcommittee.
  • This marks the second time in a year that the same court has overturned efforts to transform the arterial thoroughfare, following similar judicial setbacks for the Consell de Cent green axis.
  • First deputy mayor Laia Bonet has confirmed that Barcelona City Council will file an appeal against the latest ruling, defending the legality of the Superilla Barcelona programme.
  • Commercial and tourism groups such as Barcelona Oberta have intensified calls for traffic adjustments following the avenue’s recent redesign, citing disruptions to accessibility and trade.
  • The Sindicatura de Greuges has agreed to mediate between the city council and business associations to seek a resolution that preserves completed works without fully reversing the project.