More than half a century after its conception, the Ronda del Mig remains one of Barcelona’s most striking urban scars. The final uncovered section of this pre-democratic motorway runs for more than 800 metres, cutting through Les Corts and separating neighbourhoods along the Diagonal.
While much of the road was buried in 2003 to create a rambla covering 2.2 kilometres between Carrilet Avenue and Mejía Lequerica Street, the remaining stretch towards Plaça Prat de la Riba has long been left unresolved.
Now, Barcelona City Council has unveiled plans to transform this last exposed section into a tree-lined boulevard. Rather than covering it, the project envisions converting the eleven-lane expanse into a more welcoming public space, with improved pedestrian access and a design aimed at reconnecting the surrounding neighbourhoods.
The initiative seeks to close what has often been described as the city’s “last great urban wound”, replacing a traffic-heavy artery with a space designed for people, culture and community life.
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