Andorra Bus Station Swamped Ahead of Christmas Amid Road Disruptions
Heavy passenger traffic overwhelmed Andorra's bus station on Monday as holiday travel peaked, with queues and nonstop buses, while snow closures and.
Key Points
- Bus station saw heavy crowds, queues, and nonstop buses on Monday pre-Christmas.
- Tourists arriving, residents departing; operator calls it routine seasonal surge.
- Cadí Tunnel closed to vehicles over 3.5 tonnes due to snow; Tarascó issues for heavy trucks.
- Andbus Toulouse line resumes Tuesday; Barcelona service unaffected.
Andorra's bus station saw heavy passenger traffic on Monday ahead of the Christmas holidays, with suitcases piled up, intermittent queues, and buses arriving and departing almost nonstop.
The surge aligned with the typical rise in travel during the days before Christmas, as visitors arrive and residents head out of the country. Witnesses reported notable crowds throughout the day, peaking during certain hours. One operator described the scene as routine for the season, attributing the bustle to a cluster of full buses carrying many tourists into Andorra.
Road incidents nearby added to the travel disruptions. The Cadí Tunnel closed to vehicles over 3.5 tonnes due to snow, while the Tarascó area faced temporary issues for heavy trucks and large vehicles. Although a farmer blockade had lifted, crews still needed to clear fallen trees from the roads.
Andbus, which runs international routes, confirmed its Toulouse line would resume on Tuesday. The company noted that its Barcelona service bypasses the Cadí Tunnel and remains unaffected by the weight restrictions.
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