Works going into Zamora (Levante)

[JLWV]

Important works interfere the arrival to Zamora. The local ‘Amigos’ association is marking a provisional alternative way.

This also affects the Via de la Plata.

See https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7HQuX8NY2wD7bLyC/?mibexid=WC7FNe

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I am not on FB. I have planned to take the bus to Zamora from Salamanca, staying in the historical center in late-ish April. Does it say where in the city the work is happening and how long it will be going on?

Edit- Do you know if this is some kind of roadwork, and is it supposed to affect the city center and walking around?
If there is a Spanish s newspaper article to share, I could translate it on my Chrome browser for some details.Thanks.

 

[peregrina2000]

I am not on FB. I have planned to take the bus to Zamora from Salamanca, staying in the historical center in late-ish April. Does it say where in the city the work is happening and how long it will be going on?

Edit- Do you know if this is some kind of roadwork, and is it supposed to affect the city center and walking around?
If there is a Spanish s newspaper article to share, I could translate it on my Chrome browser for some details.Thanks.

My understanding from reading the facebook page is that it is only the Puente de Piedra (the old stone bridge) that is closed. This is a pedestrian-only bridge, so it won’t affect vehicle traffic in Zamora, but it does mean that pilgrims will have to enter from another spot. The Levante and the Vdlp come into Zamora from different directions, so the Vdlp pilgrims will cross the river on a bridge west of the puente de Piedra, while the Levante pilgrims will cross the river on a bridge to the east of the old bridge. At least that is my understanding.

Here’s my quick translation of the facebook post.

New Entrances to Zamora

Because of the work that is being done on the Puente de Piedra in Zamora, the pilgrims coming from the Camino de Levante and from the South (Vdlp) will have to find other access points to cross to the north side of the Duero River.

The works will continue for at least four more months, so the Zamora Camino Association has decided to re-route the pilgrims.

Those that come from Toro (on the Levante) will enter the city crossing the puente de hierro (Iron Bridge).

Those that are on the Vdlp, they will go across on the Puente de los Poetas (Poets Bridge) and from there along a path that goes along the river.

Since this is a temporary detour, we have crossed out with adhesive tape the arrows that take you to the puente de piedra. It will be easy to remove the tape when the bridge re-opens. At strategic points, we have put up some little signs that mark the new route with a yellow arrow. These will also be easy to remove when the work is done.

This means that from now on, pilgrims will not get lost when they arrive in our city and will have clear marking to take them to the albergue.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Thanks, Laurie, all good for me then. This info will help forum members who will be walking those stages on the VdlP and the Levante.