The General direction of traffic foresees 4,520,000 trips long haul during the second phase of the Operation Christmas Exit 2023, a device that will begin this Friday at 3:00 p.m. and will last until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024.
The objective of this special traffic device “is ensure the safety of road users“Second residences, mountain areas for practicing winter sports, winter and Christmas tourist attraction areas, as well as commercial areas, are some destinations chosen to rest.
The most unfavorable hours for traveling will be concentrated between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Friday the 29th and 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30 in the direction of exit from large urban centers and in the direction of entry between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Monday. January 1st.
In order for these movements to be carried out in the most orderly, fluid and safe manner possible, Traffic has planned, among other regulation and planning measures, the installation of reversible and additional lanes with cones at peak traffic times and the establishment of alternative routes.
In addition, Road works will be haltedthe holding of sporting events and other events that involve the occupation of the road will be limited and the circulation of trucks in general and those transporting certain goods will be restricted on certain sections, dates and times.
In order to execute all these measures, the DGT has officials, specialized technical personnel who serve the Traffic Management Centers; agents of the Traffic Group of the Civil Guard and employees of the maintenance companies, of roads under concession under the Ministry of Transport and the rest of the road owners, as well as personnel from the emergency services, both health and firefighters. .