The Portuguese Government expressed its willingness to proceed with a bilateral agreement with Spain for the construction of an international bridge over the Erges river, in the Idanha-a-Nova area. This intention was expressed in the context of an official visit or meeting related to the cross-border infrastructure project.
The municipal council of Idanha-a-Nova has been advocating for the construction of this bridge as a way to boost the inland region and strengthen the connections between Portugal and Spain. The municipality is located in the district of Castelo Branco, along the Portuguese border.
The Erges river serves as a natural border between the two countries in that region. The new crossing would create a new road connection between Portuguese and Spanish territory, contributing to the economic and social integration of the border region.
The bilateral agreement will be necessary to define the terms of cooperation between the two countries, including the sharing of costs, construction responsibilities, and maintenance of the infrastructure. The completion of this project would represent a significant investment for the Central Interior region of Portugal.
