2km Traffic Queues Build at Runer River Border as Andorra Visitors Return to Spain

Traffic queues at the Runer River border crossing into Spain have reached around two kilometres on Sunday afternoon amid heavy return traffic from visitors enjoying the good weather in Andorra.

The Andorran mobility service reported dense conditions along the CG-1 southbound, with very slow movement extending from the border back to the Epizen shopping centre. The backups coincide with typical high tourist volumes on Sundays, as day-trippers and weekend visitors head back to Catalonia after time in the Principat.

This follows severe delays exceeding 2.5 kilometres on Friday afternoon, when one outbound lane remained closed by customs officials. Congestion had started around 5pm that day, stretching from just beyond the River shopping centre in Sant Julià de Lòria, past the Farga de Moles customs post. Queues had already neared two kilometres on Thursday amid the holiday exodus and summer breaks.

Authorities had expected pressure on southern routes over the long weekend. Mobility officials now urge drivers to exercise caution, keep a safe distance and remain patient as flows normalise.

No alternative routes exist, as secondary roads reconverge or add considerable distance. Peak congestion typically builds from 2pm or 3pm, worsening between 5pm and 8pm.

Motorists should check real-time traffic maps, webcams and mobility updates. Once queues form, avoid stopping in Sant Julià de Lòria at fuel stations or supermarkets, as re-entering the flow becomes challenging.