Road Closures on Andorra's CG2 for Roc del Quer Via Ferrata Rock Removal

Andorra's mobility service conducted intermittent road closures on the CG2 highway toward Canillo on Thursday, affecting both directions between the Racons area and the Perecaus sports and sociocultural complex in Canillo parish. The stoppages, which ran through the morning and into early afternoon, supported maintenance on the Roc del Quer via ferrata.

Technicians from the Canillo commune oversaw the controlled removal of an unstable rock to ensure safe conditions for climbers. The 500-metre route, with 350 metres of elevation gain and no escape points once started, ranks among the parish's most popular high-difficulty via ferratas. It provides the most direct access to the Roc del Quer viewpoint, a key tourist draw alongside the nearby Pont Tibetà suspension bridge, scheduled to reopen on 28 March if weather permits.

The work, coordinated by the COEX, involved vertical specialists pruning precarious rock faces to dislodge loose blocks and prevent rockfalls. Traffic halted briefly each time a block was lowered, minimizing risks at Canillo's southern entrance. Mobility had announced the programmed closures in advance via its X account on Wednesday, urging drivers to plan routes, heed signage, monitor real-time updates, or contact the department for alerts. Extra caution was advised throughout the day.

No further disruptions have been reported since early afternoon, though the mobility service had not initially specified an end time.