The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) launched this Thursday, October 9th, a special regulation and surveillance operation to manage the intense road traffic expected during the Pilar long weekend. The operation, which will extend until Monday the 13th, aims to guarantee safety and traffic flow during a period with up to three holidays, including Valencian Community Day (9th) and National Day (12th).
The expectation of a significant increase in travel is due to the fact that the October 12th holiday is moved to Monday the 13th in six autonomous communities: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Castilla-La Mancha, Castile and León, and Extremadura. This circumstance, combined with the fact that Monday is a non-school day in the Community of Madrid, creates a scenario conducive to massive vehicle circulation.
Among the specific measures to facilitate mobility, the DGT has announced the activation of reversible and additional lanes on the main roadways, whenever safety conditions allow. The coordination of the operation falls to the Traffic Management Centers, which will monitor in real time in permanent contact with the Civil Guard Traffic Unit to act quickly in the event of any incident.
As usual on these dates, the operation includes specific restrictions on the transport of goods. Road works are suspended, and the circulation of trucks is limited or prohibited on certain sections, times, and dates. Likewise, special transports and those carrying dangerous goods are restricted, and sporting events on interurban roads are postponed.
Finally, the DGT insists to all drivers on the importance of planning their trips in advance. It recommends checking the traffic status before and during the journey through official channels, such as the X account @informacionDGT, radio and television bulletins, and the information phone number 011.
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