The Soller tunnel will be closed during three nights from 23rd to 25th March, between 11 pm and 6 am, to conduct safety system inspections, according to a statement from the Consell de Mallorca. Emergency vehicles and TIB buses will be allowed access, while other traffic must detour via Coll de Sóller.
The local government has allocated approximately €12,000 for this operation, ensuring compliance with European standards. Late last year, a full upgrade of the tunnel's safety systems was completed at a cost of around €600,000, aimed at enhancing accident detection capabilities and other safety measures.
This activity forms part of an initial inspection phase scheduled between March and April to evaluate the security of all 14 tunnels in Mallorca. Further investment of one million euros is planned between 2026 and 2028 for ongoing structural and safety assessments.
Initial checks focus on a thorough review of all safety systems within the tunnels. The tunnel of Sa Mola in Soller has already been inspected. Throughout March, other infrastructures including Son Vic, Bendinat tunnel, Es Gorvió, and Sa Coma will undergo similar evaluations.
Between March and April of 2026, inspections will target tunnels such as Monnàber, Es Gorg Blau, Es Fumat, Vidriers, Estadi Balear, Can Blau, Puríssima, and both directions of the Génova tunnels. These closures will take place overnight, from 10 pm or 11 pm until 6 am.
Key elements under review include lighting networks, ventilation systems, road surface conditions, fire detection technology, emergency exits, drainage, signage, and the operation of emergency telephones within the tunnels, among other critical infrastructure components affecting driver safety.