Piomorent Tunnel in Andorra to Close Nightly May 4-7 for French Maintenance
Cross-border traffic between Andorra and France will detour via Piomorent mountain pass during 8pm-6am closures over four nights, with one report extending to May 8.
Key Points
- Piomorent Tunnel in Andorra closes nightly 8pm-6am from May 4-7 (possibly May 8) for French maintenance.
- Cross-border traffic to Andorra and France detours via Piomorent mountain pass.
- Announcement made by Andorra's Mobility department on May 1 via social media.
- Work by French authorities to maintain safety standards on vital route.
Andorra's Mobility department has announced that the Piomorent tunnel will close nightly from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 7—or possibly May 8, per one report—between 8pm and 6am for maintenance work carried out by French authorities.
The restrictions, affecting cross-border traffic between Andorra and France over four consecutive nights, were shared via social media on May 1. Motorists must use the Piomorent mountain pass as the primary detour to keep road connections open.
French officials, who manage the infrastructure, have scheduled the work to uphold safety standards on this vital route. Such interventions are standard for major tunnels, though they may disrupt travel plans. Authorities urge drivers to prepare itineraries in advance.
One source specifies closures through Friday, May 7, while another extends them to May 8; no further clarification has been issued. Details on the exact maintenance activities remain unavailable.
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