The special “Christmas traffic” operation ends on Epiphany weekend. The General Directorate of Transport (DGT) starts this Friday at 3:00 p.m. the third phase of its operations, which will last until midnight on Sunday January 7, in a weekend in which fog, snow and cold weather have begun, to shape the road travel. Traffic expects to end the Christmas season with seven million movements. After presenting the accident balance sheet for 2023, which comes to the conclusion that the number of fatalities remains stable, although there has been a sudden increase in fatal motorcyclists, the General Transport Office urges caution when driving. Since the campaign began on December 22nd, 47 people have died on the streets, according to a statement from the DGT.
In the early hours of this Friday, hail caused an accident involving 15 vehicles in Archidona (Málaga), which led to the disruption of the A-92, although the direction towards Seville was reopened at 12:30 p.m. Fog and snow have also affected traffic on several roads in Granada and caution is advised on the A-2 between Tàrrega and Granyanella due to the fog in the province of Lleida. At 12:00 it was possible to drive carefully on the green-level highways, on the AP-66 in Lena; in León, on the AP-66 in Valverde de la Virgen and the A6 in Vega de Valcarce; and in Lugo, on the A6 in Pedrafita do Cebreiro. The DGT provides updated information on all incidents on its website and social networks.
🔵 Also about snow:
🔴 Chain requirement:
➡️#Asturias:
✅ AS-112, All
✅ AS-14 and AS364, Allande
✅ AS-15, Degaña
✅ AS-213 and AS-348 Cangas de Narcea
✅ AS-227, Somiedo
✅ AS-228, Teverga
✅ AS-230, Lena
✅ A-29, Ibias
➡️ #Grenade A-4030, Guejar Sierra. pic.twitter.com/ik9n03LzgG
– General Transport Director (@DGTes) January 5, 2024
The weather forecast warns that heavy rains as well as strong gusts of wind and falling temperatures are expected this Friday in the north of Galicia, the Cantabrian Sea, the east of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. The snow-affected roads in Asturias and León can be used, albeit with caution.
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The motto of this year's road safety campaign is: “Being late is better than not being there.” The General Directorate of Transport reminds once again to strictly apply the recommendations known to almost the entire population when driving, especially in a few days, in where adverse weather conditions may occur and parties and family gatherings increase. and friends. Therefore, it is advisable to plan the trip in advance and find out about any incidents on the road; Pay attention to winter driving, learn about the weather conditions and carry the essentials for driving; and be extremely careful when making short trips and night trips, even if they are known.
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Traffic also insists that you cannot drink alcohol or take drugs while driving and that you must travel with your seat belt fastened and minors properly secured in the restraints.