Yellow Alerts Disrupt Roads in Andorra Amid Snow and Winds
Adverse weather triggers yellow phase restrictions, equipment checks, and heavy traffic on key Pyrenean routes, with avalanche risk at level 3.
Key Points
- Yellow alerts on CG2 (El Tarter, Canillo), CG3 (Ordino, Sorteny), CG4/CG5 (Erts, Pal).
- Heavy traffic at Encamp, Canillo, La Massana entrances.
- Mandatory winter equipment checks for safety.
- Avalanche risk level 3; yellow wind warning all day.
Adverse weather conditions have disrupted road travel across Andorra, prompting the activation of yellow alert phases on key routes and controls for winter equipment at multiple points.
The Mobility department has implemented yellow phase restrictions due to snow accumulation and poor conditions in the Pyrenees. These measures cover specific sections: the CG2 from El Tarter and from Canillo, the CG3 from Ordino and at the Sorteny junction, and the CG4 and CG5 from Erts, as well as from Pal.
Heavy traffic persists on southbound stretches at the entrances to Encamp and Canillo along the CG2, and at La Massana's entrance on the CG4. Authorities have set up equipment checks, requiring drivers to use chains or winter tyres as mandated by regulations to ensure safety.
A weather front that passed overnight brought precipitation across the country, with a morning lull in central and southern areas before showers resumed in the afternoon. A yellow wind warning has been in effect since morning and will continue through the day. Avalanche risk stands at level 3, urging extra caution in mountain zones.
Officials are calling on drivers to exercise prudence, monitor official updates, and prepare for ongoing meteorological instability. While some sectors have seen smoother flow amid sunny spells this morning, circulation remains challenging in affected areas.
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