Asturian business owners and hauliers take the Government to the Supreme Court over the Huerna toll
The Asturian Federation of Business Owners (FADE) and the region's main transport associations have launched a new legal battle against the Government of Spain. The aim of this action is to challenge before the Supreme Court the extension of the concession for the AP-66 motorway, popularly known as the Huerna toll, which connects Asturias with the central plateau.
The main reason for the lawsuit is what business owners describe as an "irregular extension" of the road's operating contract. According to the plaintiffs, the decision to extend the toll payment period for additional decades did not comply with the law, preventing the motorway from becoming free of charge years ago.
Transport associations argue that this toll represents a "historical grievance" for the Asturian economy. The cost of using this road directly affects the competitiveness of local companies, as it significantly increases the cost of freight transport and professional travel to the rest of the country.
This judicial offensive adds to the claims already submitted to European institutions. Business owners are confident that the courts will annul the extension and force the State to eliminate a toll they consider unfair and detrimental to the development of northern Spain.
For now, the conflict enters a technical and legal phase that could take months to resolve. Meanwhile, the Huerna toll remains one of the most controversial issues in Asturias, where civil society and the business sector demand a modern road connection without additional costs.