Plan Your Spanish Road Trip Smart: Avoid Congestion Hotspots
As high temperatures herald the first operational weekend of summer, it’s crucial to prepare for your road trip not just by ensuring your car is in optimal condition, but also by staying informed about the current state of roads in Spain. The Spanish Ministry of Transport provides an essential resource: an updated map and list detailing the most significant roadworks currently underway on the state highway network, along with their characteristics. This information is vital for avoiding areas with construction that could impede your journey and prevent hours of traffic jams. Currently, there are 67 active roadworks across various parts of Spain.
Key Roadworks Across Spanish Regions
To assist with your travel planning, here’s a breakdown of the major roadworks by region, helping you identify potential bottlenecks and consider alternative routes.
Andalusia: Current Traffic Alerts for Southern Spain
In Andalusia, a popular tourist destination, several major projects are underway:
- Seville:
- SE-30: Replacement of stay cables on the Centennial Bridge.
- SE-40: Valencina (A-8077 junction) – Salteras (A-66 junction).
- Renovation of the A-4 / SE-20 junction.
- Almería: Remodelling of the A-7 Viator / A-92 junction.
- Cádiz:
- Tres Caminos junction conditioning (A-4, A-48, and CA-33).
- N-350, N-340, A-7: Duplication of the southern access to the Port of Algeciras Bay.
- Granada: GR-43: Atarfe-Granada section.
Aragon: Roadworks on Key Arteries
Travelers in Aragon will also encounter several roadworks:
- Zaragoza:
- A-68: Mallén – Gallur and El Burgo de Ebro – Fuentes de Ebro sections.
- A-22: Siétamo-Huesca.
- A-21: Sigüés-Tiermas.
- A-68 / Z-40 (Zaragoza’s Fourth Ring Road).
- Huesca:
- A-23: Sabiñánigo East-Sabiñánigo West and Lanave – Sabiñánigo Sur.
- Teruel: N-330: Villastar-Teruel.
Asturias, Cantabria, and Castilla-La Mancha: Construction Projects in the North and Center
- Asturias: A-63: Cornellana-Salas section.
- Cantabria:
- N-621: Castro Cillórigo – Panes (Desfiladero de la Hermida).
- A-67: Sierrapando – Barreda (expansion of Sierrapando, Barreda, and Torrelavega junctions) and Polanco – Santander.
- Castilla-La Mancha:
- Albacete: A-32: CM-313 – Balazote link.
Castilla y León: Current Road Construction Projects
Extensive work is underway in Castilla y León:
- Valladolid: A-11: Olivares de Duero – Tudela de Duero and Quintanilla de Arriba – Olivares de Duero sections.
- Burgos:
- A-11: Connection of Aranda bypass with N-122 near Castrillo de la Vega.
- A-73: Quintanaortuño – Montorio.
- Soria:
- A-15: Fuensaúco – Villar del Campo.
- A-11: Langa de Duero – Aranda de Duero.
- Zamora: A-11: San Martín del Pedroso – Portugal border.
- León: Underpass of La Granja junction on Ronda Este de León (LE-20).
Catalonia: Major Projects in the Northeast
Catalonia also reports significant roadworks:
- Barcelona:
- B-25: Expansion of Baix Llobregat highway (A-2 (Ronda Litoral) – C-322).
- Improvement of the connection between A-2 and B-40 in Abrera and Esparraguera.
- Tarragona: A-27: Complementary works on Valls-Montblanc (Lilla) section.
Valencian Community: Infrastructure Improvements
- Valencia: Duplication of N-220 carriageway (Valencia Airport access) and A-7: Bypass section A (CV-32 junction – CV-35 junction).
- Alicante:
- A-7: 3rd lane: Crevillente (AP-7 junction) – Orihuela/Benferri junction.
- N-332: Improvement of access to Marina Baixa Hospital and complementary measures for Benissa bypass.
- Castellón: N-232: Masía de la Torreta – Morella Sur.
Extremadura, Galicia, and Madrid: Ongoing Road Projects
- Extremadura:
- Badajoz: N-432: Zafra bypass and southern access to Badajoz.
- Cáceres: A-58: Cáceres (A-66) – Ayauela River, Malpartida de Cáceres bypass (N-521) and N-110: New bridge in Cabezuela del Valle.
- Galicia:
- A Coruña: A-54: Arzúa – Melide, connection N-120 and N-536 between Sobradelo – O Barco de Valdeorras, AC-11 capacity improvement of Avenida de Alfonso Molina.
- Pontevedra: Remodelling of Pontevedra Norte interchange on AP-9 highway.
- Ourense: A-56: Northern bypass of Ourense: Eirasvedras – Quintela.
- Madrid:
- El Barria junction: M-40 with A-6 and new connections of A-6 with Avda de la Victoria.
- M-40: New connecting branches of M-14 and M-21 with an internal access road of M-40.
Murcia and La Rioja: Construction on Key Traffic Arteries
- Murcia: Northwest Arc of Murcia: Sections A, B, and C.
- La Rioja:
- A-68: Arrúbal-Navarrete (Ronda Sur de Logroño).
- A-12: Santo Domingo de la Calzada – Villamayor del Río.
Before embarking on your journey, consult the official website of the Ministry of Transport to optimally plan your trip through Spain and avoid unexpected delays. Have a good trip!
