Summary sheet
The project is a multi-scheme operation to improve the national road network in Spain.
This project will contribute to investment to improve road infrastructure. In particular, the operation will target schemes in the area of road rehabilitation and upgrades, construction of missing links and works to alleviate bottlenecks in TEN-T road networks and/or eligible Spanish regions.
As the project is a multi-scheme operation, compliance with Directive 2011/92/EU on environmental impact assessment (EIA), as amended, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Birds Directive 79/409/EEC will be reviewed during appraisal on a case-by-case basis. In particular, the implementation of the assessment procedures required under Art. 6(3) and Art. 6 (4) of the Habitats Directive will be verified. Compliance with Directive 2001/42/EC on strategic environmental assessment (SEA) will also be assessed during appraisal.
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been/shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directive 2004/18/EC as well as Directive 2007/66/EC) as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.