> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 260,000 vehicles to return to Barcelona on Diada Sunday - URL: https://barna.news/260-000-vehicles-to-return-to-barcelona/ - Published: 2026-09-13T13:03:20.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-13T13:03:20.000Z - Description: Catalan roads expect heavy afternoon congestion as weekend return peaks between 5 PM and 10 PM. - Author: Brandon Watea - Tags: transport Video: @transit / X ## Heavy traffic expected this afternoon Traffic is calm on Catalan roads this morning, but authorities are warning of significant congestion later today as around 260,000 vehicles return to the Barcelona metropolitan area following the Diada long weekend. The busiest period is forecast between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM, particularly on routes from the Pyrenees, Costa Brava and Costa Daurada. The Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT) has maintained a special mobility operation until midnight, monitoring road conditions via CIVICAT, mobile units and aerial surveillance. Drivers are urged to check real-time conditions before travelling and consider alternative times or routes to avoid delays. --- ## AP-7 and C-32 among key corridors under watch The AP-7 is highlighted as one of the most critical routes, with potential bottlenecks expected near Sant Celoni, Llinars del Vallès, La Roca del Vallès, Vilafranca del Penedès, Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and Martorell in the direction of Barcelona. The C-32, C-33, C-58 and C-65 are also anticipated to see high volumes. Special traffic controls have been deployed, with 1,620 Mossos d'Esquadra officers on duty today. During the weekend, 1,102 roadside checks were scheduled across major and secondary roads, focusing on mountain, coastal and metropolitan zones. > The SCT recommends drivers plan their journey, maintain attention, respect speed limits and adjust driving to road conditions. Earlier in the weekend, the exodus saw heavy flows on the C-16 in Berguedà towards Cerdanya. A reversal is expected this afternoon as holidaymakers head back. --- ## Four fatalities reported since start of long weekend Four people have died in traffic accidents on Catalan roads since Thursday evening, according to SCT data. The first fatality occurred on Thursday night in Altafulla (Tarragonès), where a female driver died on the N-340\. On Friday, two motorcyclists lost their lives: one in a head-on collision on the N-260 in Ribera d’Urgellet (Alt Urgell), and another on the C-59 near Caldes de Montbui (Vallès Oriental). The most recent death took place on Saturday afternoon in Torrelles de Llobregat (Baix Llobregat), where a woman died following an accident on the BV-2005. - Thursday: fatal crash on N-340 in Altafulla - Friday: motorcyclist deaths on N-260 and C-59 - Saturday: woman killed on BV-2005 in Torrelles de Llobregat These incidents underscore the risks during peak travel periods, as reinforced by warnings from the Generalitat to exercise caution. --- ## Rodalies and FGC services running normally Rail transport remains unaffected, with Rodalies and Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (FGC) operating without disruption this morning. No incidents have been reported on regional or metropolitan lines. Despite increased passenger numbers over the holiday, no overcrowding or delays have been recorded. Commuters are advised to consult the [official transit portal](https://web.gencat.cat/ca/ciutadania/actualitat/dispositiu-especial-de-transit-?ref=barna.news) for updates ahead of evening journeys. --- *Primary sources:* [*eb.gencat.cat*](https://web.gencat.cat/ca/ciutadania/actualitat/dispositiu-especial-de-transit-?ref=barna.news)*,* [*govern.cat*](https://govern.cat/gov/notes-premsa/704182/balanc-incidencies-viaries-mes-destacades-del-pont-1-maig?ref=barna.news)*. Reported by 20minutos.es, El Periódico, russpain.com, laciutat.cat, larazon.es, Vilapress, apmc, elpuntavui.cat, El Periódico Barcelona.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Diada Exodus Triggers Major Traffic Jams in Catalonia](https://barna.news/diada-exodus-triggers-major-traffic/) - [Generalitat Adds 25,000 Train Seats for Diada](https://barna.news/generalitat-adds-25-000-train-seats-for/) - [Rodalies R7 resumes service after near-year break](https://barna.news/rodalies-r7-resumes-service-after-near/) - [Motor Guild Challenges Barcelona Mobility Plan](https://barna.news/motor-guild-challenges-barcelona/)