Andorra Urges France for More Resources to Clear Pas de la Casa Snow Road
Andorran officials request additional materials and personnel from France to improve snow clearance on the vital border access road amid recent storms.
Key Points
- Andorran government requests more French resources for Pas de la Casa road snow clearance.
- David Palmitjavila highlights need for materials and personnel amid recent storms.
- Improved dialogue allows proactive measures before closures.
- Better communication than past years with preparatory meetings.
The Andorran government is urging France to allocate more resources for clearing the access road to Pas de la Casa during heavy snowfalls, as seen in recent storms.
David Palmitjavila, head of the Territory department, made the request during an interview on Ràdio Nacional this Tuesday. He called for greater material and human resources to handle snow clearance in bad weather, while acknowledging improvements in coordination between the two sides.
"This dialogue is a step forward that must be taken," Palmitjavila said. "Now what needs to be done is to provide the resources this road deserves."
He highlighted better communication with French authorities compared to years ago, when Andorra would have been notified only after road closures. Today, preparatory meetings allow input from both parties, enabling more proactive measures.
The Pas de la Casa access road, on the French side of the border, has faced disruptions from intense recent snowfalls, prompting the renewed push for enhanced maintenance.
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