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RN-20
RN-20 is a public road linking France to Andorra and providing key access to Pas de la Casa amid ongoing maintenance.
RN-20 is a public road connecting France to Andorra, particularly serving access to Pas de la Casa, L'Hospitalet, and Mérenç. Coverage highlights maintenance works by DIRSO, including waterproofing and safety upgrades on stretches near Albiès and Luzenac. Recent maintenance implements weekday alternating one-way traffic from 13 April to 12 May and 5-12 June 2026 to improve road durability. Disruptions from closures impact tourism and ski resorts such as Grandvalira. RN-20 is distinct from nearby RN-22. Timeline events include a landslide near Mérenç on 31 January 2026 closing the road, full closure for stabilization from 21 February, early reopening on 9 March, and maintenance phase starting 13 April.
Key Points
- RN-20 is a public road connecting France to Andorra, particularly serving access to Pas de la Casa.
- Coverage highlights RN-20's maintenance works by DIRSO, including waterproofing and safety upgrades on stretches near Albiès and Luzenac.
- Recent maintenance on RN-20 implements weekday alternating one-way traffic from 13 April to 12 May and 5-12 June 2026 to improve road durability.
- RN-20 links key areas like Pas de la Casa, L'Hospitalet, and Mérenç, with disruptions impacting tourism and ski resorts such as Grandvalira.
- RN-20 is distinct from nearby RN-22, which undergoes separate roadworks phases near Pas de la Casa.
Timeline
RN-20 Maintenance Phase Begins
DIRSO starts first phase of RN-20 maintenance on 200-meter stretches near Gargante in Albiès and Labail in Luzenac, with alternating traffic weekdays until 12 May.
Early Reopening of RN-20
RN-20 reopens ahead of schedule after landslide, relieving Pas de la Casa businesses though long-term works of 12-18 months continue.
RN-20 Full Closure for Stabilization
RN-20 fully closes due to landslide stabilization, leading to Andorran aid including fuel vouchers and shuttles while site reaches 100% protection.
Landslide Closes RN-20 Near Mérenç
Landslide on RN-20 near Mérenç shifts 200 cubic meters of material, prompting heavy vehicle bans and full closure from February 21 to March 8-10.
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Also Known As
RN-20 road, RN-20