The vehicles They will once again be able to circulate in a straight line along Diagonal and Gran Vía of Barcelona after during the next two weekends the City Council modifies the vertical signage that indicates the opposite since the measure came into force in February 2021, during the last term of Ada Colau as mayor of the city.
The changes They will be effective in the side lanes of Diagonal, from Aragó to Francesc Macià, and in those of Gran Via, from Plaça Espanya to Plaza de les Glòries, according to Betevé.
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For the current government team, this reversal of what was done by the previous council It will improve the accessibility of residents to the area, without an expected increase in road traffic. The Popular Party had also requested this return, arguing that the reorganization imposed at the time by the Comuns caused more pollution and traffic jams.
So, The obligation to turn right on the sides will only be maintained at three intersections: on the sea side of Diagonal with Passeig de Gràcia, on Diagonal with Pau Claris Street and on Gran Vía with Bailén Street.