Dozens of Potholes Plague N-260 Highway to Andorra
Severe road damage on key access route between Martinet and Pont de Bar complicates winter travel and endangers drivers amid rising snow traffic.
Key Points
- Potholes emerged weeks ago on N-260 stretch between Martinet and Pont de Bar, worsening with snow season.
- Clusters of craters up to 1m long and 1in deep, especially Arenys to Pont de Bar.
- Drivers report issues on social media since Christmas; heightens accident and vehicle damage risks.
- Spanish officials inspected site; repairs to be arranged soon.
Dozens of potholes have emerged along a key access road to Andorra, complicating winter travel and posing safety risks for drivers.
The damage affects the N-260 highway stretch between Martinet and Pont de Bar in Alt Urgell, a primary route into the Principat. The potholes appeared just a few weeks ago and have since multiplied, especially as the snow season begins. In some spots, multiple craters cluster closely together, forcing drivers into sudden swerves that heighten accident risks and threaten vehicle suspensions.
The most severe degradation runs between the Arenys area and Pont de Bar, where some holes measure up to an inch deep and between half a metre and a metre long. Motorists first highlighted the issue on social media during the Christmas holidays, yet the problems persist into early winter.
Local outlet Ràdio Seu reported the developments, noting the timing with increased snow traffic. Officials from Spain's Subdelegation of the Government in Lleida confirmed that maintenance technicians have inspected the site in recent days. They plan to assess the situation further in the coming days to arrange repairs.
Original Sources
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