Reentry Points to Madrid Held at the May Bridge Return
Revved-Up Traffic in Madrid: Holiday Weekend Postmortem
It's time to navigate the streets of Madrid with a dash of caution, folks! The return of residents from the May Bridge holiday weekend (May 1st and 2nd) has set the stage for some traffic snarls. According to reports from Europa Press, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) highlights several affected areas:
- A-1 tangles up at El Campillo, Robregordo, Somosierra, Buitrago de Lozoya, Casablanca, and Torrejón de Ardoz on the A-2.
- The A-3 sees congestion at the border with Cuenca, between La Serna and Rivas, and in Valdemoro, Aranjuez, and La Flamenca.
- The A-42 has slow traffic from Humanejos and El Prado as well as Fuenlabrada, and there's congestion in Casarrubuelos.
- Madrid, Los Prados, and Torrelodones feel the pinch as the May Bridge lingers on the A-6.
It's not all about traffic jams, though! Don't forget to catch up on the latest news about Curro Romero's health, the Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny's upcoming tour, the Vatican's commemoration of Francis, and the cardinals' final meetings before the conclave.
SpotlightIn case you missed it, a massive traffic jam unfolded on the M-40 ring road in Madrid on May 5th, mainly owing to a structural incident within the El Pardo tunnels. The incident led to the closure of three of the four lanes, causing a traffic backup of about 10 kilometers during rush hour. Although the lanes reopened by the evening, traffic remained heavy with around 8 kilometers of delays. The blockage affected not only the M-40 but also the M-601 and A-1. The cause was attributed to water accumulation between the tunnel cladding and waterproofing, worsened by the region's recent heavy rainfall and an orange weather alert for strong winds and hail.
As the holiday season winds down, traffic volumes subside, but obstacles remain. Outside of the weekend, a power outage on April 28th affected Madrid and other parts of Spain, causing significant traffic jams due to public transport disruptions. The adverse weather and infrastructure issues such as the M-40 incident, power outages, and rail delays have made for a challenging period for Madrid commuters and travelers. Stay safe out there, and consider alternate routes or transport modes when possible!
- The traffic jam on the M-40 ring road in Madrid, caused by a structural incident in El Pardo tunnels, resulted in a 10-kilometer traffic backup, affecting not only the M-40 but also the M-601 and A-1.
- Despite the holiday season ending, infrastructure issues such as the M-40 incident, power outages, and rail delays have made for a challenging lifestyle for Madrid commuters and travelers.
- As an alternative to sports events in Torrejón de Ardoz and the congestion on the A-2, one could choose to focus on home-and-garden projects or travel to destinations beyond the city.
- During the May Bridge holiday weekend, returning residents caused sections of the A-1, A-3, A-42, and A-6 to become congested, especially at key junctions like Casarrubuelos and El Campillo on the A-1.
