They remove two crashed trucks on the AP-7 at Mont-roig del Camp with closure towards Tarragona

Two hours after the accident, traffic on the AP-7 at Mont-roig del Camp remains affected due to the removal of two trucks involved in the accident. The closure in the Tarragona direction requires detours that complicate local and regional traffic.

If you have ever encountered a highway closure without clear signs, you know this is no joke. Right now, the situation at Mont-roig del Camp affects everyone heading to Tarragona via this route.

Details of detours and impacts at Mont-roig del Camp

What exactly is happening on the AP-7 and how does it affect drivers?

The AP-7 is closed in the Tarragona direction at Mont-roig del Camp after two trucks were involved in an accident on the road. The removal of the vehicles is still ongoing, which means the closure must be maintained temporarily.

Drivers must take exit 281 to join the A-7, the most direct alternative route. But that's not all: detours have also been set up at Vandellòs and l’Hospitalet de l’Infant, key points to avoid the congestion that has formed.

How can the trip be planned to avoid the closures?

If you plan to travel on the AP-7 in this area, it is advisable to prepare the route via exit 281 toward the A-7. This detour is recommended to avoid getting stuck at the closure.

Additionally, detours through Vandellòs and l’Hospitalet de l’Infant expand the options, although they may cause local delays. The best approach is to avoid the area if possible and wait for instructions from Traffic or local authorities.

Context and impact of the closure on local and regional mobility

Why is this closure relevant for drivers in Tarragonès?

Mont-roig del Camp is a nodal point for vehicles traveling between Baix Camp, Tarragonès, and beyond. A closure on the AP-7 here not only affects the highway but can cause gridlocks on alternative routes.

The detour via the A-7, though functional, is not prepared for such heavy traffic, making clear that any accident on this highway can have a chain reaction.

What local alternatives can drivers consider?

Residents and regular drivers in the area can opt for roads like the C-44 or the T-310, although these alternatives are not always ideal for heavy or long-distance traffic.

In any case, the recommendation is to follow updated instructions from the Catalan Traffic Service and avoid traveling on the affected stretch of the AP-7 while removal operations continue.

Source of the article: Catalan Traffic Service