CS-340 Road from Montaup to Canillo Closed After Rockfall Near Ordino Pass
Authorities shut the CS-340 road as a precaution after two small rocks fell near Ordino pass. Geologists are assessing slope stability on site before allowing traffic to resume, diverting vehicles including buses.
Key Points
- Minor rockfall at 8:45am Friday on Canillo side first bend prompted closure.
- Rocks cleared to roadside ditch, but geologists inspecting stability.
- Closure affects Roc del Quer viewpoint and Tibetan bridge access.
- Traffic diverted by agents; no reopening timeline yet.
Traffic on the CS-340 road from Montaup to Canillo remains closed after a minor rockfall near the Ordino pass, with geologists inspecting the area for safety.
The incident occurred at 8:45am on Friday when two small rocks fell at the first bend of the route on the Canillo side, prompting authorities to shut down the road as a precaution. Canillo commune officials reported receiving the alert at that time and confirmed the rocks had been cleared and moved to the roadside ditch. However, circulation continues to be restricted while experts verify the stability of the stretch.
Government geologists are currently on site evaluating risks to decide whether the road can reopen. The closure also impacts access to the Roc del Quer viewpoint and Tibetan bridge, which will resume once traffic flows again on the CS-340.
Mobility services announced the interruption shortly before 9am, and traffic agents are handling diversions, including turning around vehicles such as a bus heading uphill. Access to these sites from the Ordino side was previously noted as available, though current checks focus on the affected section.
No timeline for reopening has been given, pending the geologists' assessment.
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