Andorra Expands Yellow Phase Snow Alerts on Mountain Roads
Mobility Department mandates winter tyres, 60 km/h speed limit, and bans motorcycles on key routes to Arcalís amid snow; France closes border roads.
Key Points
- Yellow phase on CG-3 (El Serrat-Arcalís), CG-2 (Canillo), CG-4 (Pal): winter tyres or equiv., 60 km/h max, no motorcycles/mopeds/scooters.
- Drivers advised to slow on curves/inclines, avoid abrupt moves, increase following distance.
- Follows prior restrictions for Ordino's Arcalís ski resort.
- France closes RN320/RN22 from 6pm, heavy vehicles from 5pm, blocking Pas de la Casa.
Andorra's Mobility Department has expanded the yellow phase to multiple mountain roads due to snow precipitation, including the General 3 route to Arcalís from El Serrat, General 2 from Canillo, and General 4 from Pal.
The measures, now in force across these sections, require winter tyres or equivalent equipment, cap speeds at 60 km/h, and prohibit motorcycles, mopeds, and personal mobility vehicles like electric scooters. Officials urge drivers to slow down on curves and inclines, avoid abrupt movements, and increase following distances for safety.
This intermediate alert level addresses hazardous winter conditions in the northern parishes. The activation follows similar restrictions already in place for Arcalís access via General 3 in Ordino parish, Andorra's northernmost ski resort.
In a related development, the Ariège prefecture in France has announced a full closure of RN320 and RN22 roads from 6pm, cutting off access to the Pas de la Casa border crossing. Heavy vehicles will be barred from 5pm. No end time has been given for Andorra's yellow phase restrictions, which depend on improving weather and road conditions. Motorists should monitor official updates before setting out.
Original Sources
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