Heavy Traffic Jams Hit Andorra's Eastern Valley to Ski Slopes
Monday morning congestion stretches 4km from Escaldes-Engordany to Encamp due to ski-bound visitors, with delays also in La Massana.
Key Points
- 4km queues from Dos Valires tunnel to Funicamp since 9am.
- Caused by high volumes heading to ski slopes.
- Slow traffic also in La Massana village.
- Chains mandatory for Arcalís and Coll de la Botella.
Traffic is heavily congested in Andorra's eastern valley this Monday morning, with queues stretching four kilometres between Escaldes-Engordany and Encamp.
The delays began shortly after 9am, initially near the Funicamp area, before extending downhill. They now start at the Dos Valires tunnel roundabout and continue slowly up to the Funicamp zone, despite two lanes available for uphill traffic in much of the route. At times, the backlog has reached as far as the FEDA power station. The outer lane of the CG-2 highway is also affected, as is the François Mitterrand avenue nearby.
High visitor numbers heading to the ski slopes are the main cause, according to traffic updates. Motorists are advised to exercise patience when travelling from Escaldes-Engordany to Encamp or further north.
Congestion is not limited to this stretch. In La Massana, drivers face slow progress through the village due to heavy volumes. Mobility authorities remind all road users that chains or winter equipment remain mandatory for access to Arcalís or Coll de la Botella.
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