Andorra Expands Snow Road Restrictions to More Mountain Routes
Heavy snowfall prompts yellow-phase measures requiring snow chains or winter tyres on additional Andorran and French border roads, with speed limits.
Key Points
- Restrictions now include CG-2 (El Tarter-French border), CG-3 (El Serrat), CG-4 (Pal)
- Existing: CG-3 (Port d'Envalira-Arcalís), CG-4 (Coll de la Botella)
- 60 km/h speed limit; no motorcycles/mopeds; snow chains/winter tyres mandatory
- Civil Protection advises limiting non-essential travel amid heavy snow in high passes
Andorra's mobility service has expanded yellow-phase restrictions across additional mountain roads amid ongoing heavy snowfall, requiring snow chains, winter tyres or other specialised equipment for all vehicles.
The latest measures, triggered by intense precipitation, now cover the CG-2 from El Tarter to the French border, the CG-3 from El Serrat, and the CG-4 from Pal. These join the earlier restrictions on the CG-3 from Port d'Envalira to Arcalís and the CG-4 at Coll de la Botella. Drivers face a 60 km/h speed limit, with advice to reduce speed on bends and inclines, avoid sudden manoeuvres, and increase following distances. Motorcycles, mopeds and personal mobility vehicles remain banned on affected routes. The requirements also extend to French access roads RN22, RN20 and RN320.
Civil Protection has urged caution and recommended limiting non-essential travel as snow falls heavily across the country. The yellow phase indicates moderate risks from snow and ice buildup in Andorra's high passes.
The initial alert was issued on 19 January 2026 at 10:35 from Andorra la Vella, with the expanded restrictions following shortly after. Motorists should monitor official mobility updates for further changes.
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