The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) will launch this Friday, August 27, from three in the afternoon until midnight on Sunday 29, the special traffic operation “Return of Summer”, in which it is estimated that 4.7 million displacements by road, of which 90.000 will occur in Asturias.
The traffic forecasts for traffic provide that the largest increase in vehicles will take place in Asturias Friday afternoon, mainly between 3:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Also, on Saturday morning (from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Outbound traffic from urban centers will continue, adding to the usual short-distance access to beaches. Regarding the return, the moments of greatest circulatory intensity will take place between four in the afternoon and ten at night on Sunday.
Measures that seek to facilitate the mobility and fluidity of drivers as well as safety include the elimination of the third lane of the A-8 at the exit of the Villaviciosa tunnel, the restriction of the circulation of dangerous goods vehicles, special transport and trucks in general and those that transport certain goods at specific times and sections; in the same way, works on the roads will be paralyzed and limitation to the celebration of sports events and other events that involve the occupation of the road.
To help the proper development of the device, the agents of the Traffic group of the Civil Guard, officials and specialized technical personnel of the DGT who serve in its eight Traffic Management Centers, the more than 13,000 employees of conservation companies will be added. and operation of the Ministry of Public Works and the rest of the road owners, as well as the personnel of the emergency services.
– Most conflictive points / DGT
Regarding material resources, we must count the 780 fixed radars (92 of them stretch) and 545 speed control mobiles, Besides 12 helicopters, 39 drones, 261 cameras and 15 camouflaged vans to control the use of mobile phones and seat belts.
Traffic insists on the importance of plan the trip Before leaving by the safest route to avoid unforeseen events, schedule the most appropriate time, avoiding the most unfavorable hours and avoid traveling at night as much as possible, others a tired day on the beach or in the mountains. Of course, if the trip lasts more than 8-10 hours, do not do it often. It is also important to be informed through the free DGT app, twitter accounts @informationDGT and @DGTes or the news bulletins on radio and television, as well as the telephone number 011, report the traffic situation in real time and any incidents that may exist, among other measures.
ALTERNATIVE ITINERARIES
– A-66 and A-8. Oviedo – Gijón via AS-II or A-64 and AS-I
– Vehicles heading to Cangas de Onís, Covadonga, Picos de Europa and Arriondas Natural Park, circulate on the A-8 until exit 319 (Ribadesella), continuing on the N-634 until the town of Arriondas.
– Vehicles heading towards Oviedo from Cangas de Onís and Arriondas, it is recommended to use the A-8.
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