While other countries were plagued by economic crises, Spain was bustling with major construction projects.
Under Prime Minister Prim's orders, the Spanish Government acted swiftly, formulating detailed plans for the grand construction in just a few days and allocating funds for implementation.
Among the priorities of the Spanish Government were the development of road traffic and the renovation of slums.
Unlike the UK, France, and Germany, Spain does not have vast expanses of plains; most of its land is mountainous and hilly.
Building highways in such terrain is much more difficult than in plain areas, which is why Spain's transportation infrastructure has lagged behind the major European powers like the UK, France, and Germany.
Taking advantage of the economic crisis, the Spanish Government planned to invest over 50 million Pesseta to extensively build a highway network nationwide, linking various regions and key cities in Spain.
