The Special Traffic Operation ‘Constitution-Immaculate 2023’ begins today, at 3:00 p.m., and will be in force until next Sunday, December 10. For these dates, the DGT has predicted that there will be around 145,500 long-distance trips in Extremadura, 17.13% more than last year. Of this number, 85,500 movements are in the province of Badajoz and 60,000 in the Cáceres. For this reason, the operation will include regulation, management and surveillance measures that guarantee mobility and fluidity on the roads and, at the same time, ensure their road safety.
Roads with more traffic
On the A-5, A-66 and N-430 roads of the province of Badajoz, it is estimated that the days and hours with the greatest traffic intensity are: on Tuesday, December 5, from 15:00 to 24:00 hours; on Wednesday, December 6, from 10:00 to 24:00 hours; on Thursday, December 7, from 14:00 to 24:00 hours and on Sunday, December 10, from 10:00 to 24:00 hours.
On the other hand, in the province of Cáceres the roads with the most traffic will be the A-5, A-66 and EX-A1 during Tuesday, December 5, from 15:00 to 22:00 hours; Wednesday, December 6, from 11:00 to 20:00 h; Thursday, December 7, from 15:00 to 22:00 h; Friday, December 8, from 11:00 to 20:00 h; Saturday, December 9, from 11:00 to 20:00 h and Sunday, December 10, from 15:00 to 22:00 h.
Security Tips
It is recommended to plan the trip in advance, not to forget the documentation and perform a complete overhaul of the vehicle. Check levels of brake fluid, oil, and windshield wipers, as well as lighting and battery, brakes, steering, and tires.
Another vital measure to increase road safety is to travel at an appropriate speed throughout the journey and not to impose an hour of arrival at the destination. It is also recommended to travel in the right lane by motorway and highway maintaining the safety distance and marking the maneuvers in advance, making use of the belt, helmet, or SRI, if applicable.