Andorra Unveils Carrer de la Unió Redesign: Three Lanes, 30 km/h Limit, No Left Turns
State Secretary David Forné's plan targets 20% traffic improvement on busy road, with works starting April 7 after trader consultations.
Key Points
- Andorra redesigns Carrer de la Unió into three-lane road with 30 km/h limit and no left turns to cut congestion by 20%.
- Buses only allowed left turns; other vehicles restricted, terraces and stops relocated.
- Works start April 7, lasting 15 days, after trader consultations.
- Improves pedestrian safety with better signals and crossings.
State Secretary for Energy Transition, Transport and Mobility David Forné presented detailed plans Tuesday for redesigning Carrer de la Unió into a three-lane road with a 30 km/h speed limit and bans on most left turns, aiming to improve traffic flow by 20% between the Km0 roundabout and Dama de Gel roundabouts.
The project, which responds to long-standing calls to address congestion on one of Andorra's busiest roads—especially during peak hours and high season—will eliminate left turns from shopping centre car parks. Only buses will be allowed to turn left from Km0 onto Carrer de na Maria Pla. Vehicles entering from the carretera general must use the central lane for a right turn onto Avinguda del Fener d'Escaldes-Engordany or a left onto Carrer de na Maria Pla, keeping the right lane clear. Those coming from Dama de Gel can turn left solely at na Maria Pla.
Lane setups will differ by direction: two lanes westward from Km0 to the Avinguda Carlemany junction, then one; two lanes eastward from Dama de Gel to Carrer de na Maria Pla, then one toward Km0. The changes will clear obstacles such as terraces, loading zones, the FEDA electric vehicle charger, and most bus stops. The only stop remaining on the main road will be for the communal bus line at the Avinguda del Fener junction, with a reduced kerb to create space; national lines will shift to Carrer de na Maria Pla. Loading areas will relocate to nearby streets including Avinguda del Fener, Carrer de na Maria Pla, and behind Illa Carlemany.
Forné, who met with traders on Monday and Illa Carlemany owners beforehand, highlighted their cooperation. Traders accepted moving terraces from the main artery for the general interest, he noted. Models forecast smoother traffic with dual lanes between Km0 and Dama de Gel, ending irregular parking and stops.
"What seemed impossible, we're making real—a major step forward on Carrer de la Unió, bringing order to chaos," Forné said during the roadside briefing. The redesign will also enhance pedestrian safety with coordinated signals, safer crossings, and reliable bus passage.
Works begin 7 April after Easter, covering 15 days of resurfacing, signage, and FEDA work, with completion by late April.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources:
- Diari d'Andorra•
Els girs a l’esquerra al carrer de la Unió estaran vetats per evitar cues
- ARA•
El carrer de la Unió iniciarà una transformació amb tres carrils
- El Periòdic•
Amb el tercer carril, el carrer de la Unió passarà a comptar només amb una parada de la línia d’autobús comunal
- Bon Dia•
El nou carrer de la Unió tindrà limitada la velocitat a 30km/h i només un gir a l'esquerra
- Diari d'Andorra•
El tercer carril a la Unió limitarà els girs a l'esquerra i eliminarà obstacles del vial
- Altaveu•
Els tres carrils al carrer de la Unió fan desaparèixer els girs a l'esquerra dels centres comercials