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Spain Launches Major Traffic Operation for May Day Holiday

The DGT predicts 7.54 million trips nationwide, deploying extensive safety measures and traffic management resources through May 4.

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Imagen de archivo de la operación salida de tráfico.
Archivo - Varios coches circulan por la autovía del Suroeste, A-5
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Overview

  • The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has activated the 'Operación Especial 1 de mayo,' running from April 30 at 3 PM to May 4 at midnight, to manage an expected 7.54 million road trips across Spain.
  • Key measures include reversible lanes, suspension of roadworks, restrictions on heavy vehicles, and alternative routes to ease congestion during peak travel times.
  • Regional deployments include 1,800 Mossos d'Esquadra agents in Catalonia and 918,372 expected movements in the Valencian Community, with similar operations in Andalucía and Murcia.
  • Weather alerts for rain and storms have prompted authorities to urge drivers to check forecasts, plan routes carefully, and exercise caution on the roads.
  • The DGT has identified peak congestion times, including April 30 from 4 PM to 11 PM, May 1 from 9 AM to 2 PM, and May 4 from 3 PM to 11 PM, advising travelers to avoid these hours where possible.