Winter Equipment Checks Cause Major Delays on CG-2 Highway Near Meritxell
Police roadside checks for mandatory snow chains led to over 10-minute queues and standstill traffic on the CG-2 uphill to Canillo Saturday afternoon.
Key Points
- Traffic halted on CG-2 uphill to Canillo, worst at Meritxell roundabout.
- Police checked for winter equipment like snow chains.
- Drivers stopped on roadway to attach gear, causing 10+ minute delays.
- Southbound lanes and buses also faced heavy congestion.
Traffic came to a standstill on the CG-2 highway Saturday afternoon in the uphill direction toward Canillo, with the worst delays around the Meritxell roundabout.
A police patrol conducted roadside checks to verify that vehicles heading into the area carried mandatory winter equipment. This enforcement operation forced queues longer than 10 minutes, as multiple drivers stopped on the roadway itself to attach snow chains or other required gear before moving on.
The Meritxell roundabout saw the heaviest congestion, where traffic slowed to a crawl. Southbound lanes experienced similar disruptions, with cars halting to fit chains and several buses exacerbating the backups along that section.
Video shared online showed the full scale of the gridlock triggered by the checks. No further details or comments have emerged from authorities regarding the operation or any related incidents.
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