In the coming days, the coastal areas and places of second residence will be emptied of tourists who must return to routine. This afternoon at 3:00 p.m. the last major traffic operation of the summer begins, which will last until next Sunday, September 3 at night and for which the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) foresees millions of long journeys route. With this panorama, it is easy to foresee a high intensity of traffic on the main roads, as well as other types of incidents that hinder traffic, such as road closures, police checkpoints, accidents or breakdowns, which drivers cannot control.
During this weekend, delays are expected on the natural exit roads from the beaches, as well as on the entrance roads to large cities. The circulation of 2,000 vehicles per hour on a lane of a high-capacity road and 1,500 for conventional roads is technically considered a traffic jam. However, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) establishes a series of tips to avoid slow and saturated roads and prevent you from leaving a bad taste in your mouth from your vacation.
You may have to make some changes to your travel forecasts if you want to avoid traffic jams. To do this, a trick that still works is to do the opposite of the dough. Modify the departure times if they coincide with the moments of maximum risk of retentions:
Considering an alternative route in order to avoid long lines can be much better than the one you had planned. In this case, you can use your intuition to detect those roads at risk of collapse, but also the invaluable help of technology.
The vehicle's own GPS or mobile applications such as Google Maps will notify you of all kinds of incidents such as withholdings, works or accidents that you may encounter during your original route. These are the same resources that will help you plan an alternative route and assess issues such as paying a motorway toll or opting for a less traveled road.
Complement your strategy by consulting the resources that the DGT offers drivers. Through the radio bulletins, the free telephone number 011 or the agency's official notices account on the X platform will provide you with updated information in real time on the state of traffic on the roads.
If, despite everything, you cannot avoid withholding, keep calm and avoid losing your patience. During the trip, don't stress if you can't get home at a specific time and remember to stop every two hours to reduce the risk of an accident.
