Flooding Closes AP-7 Motorway, Forces Traffic Diversions Near Pilar de la Horadada
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Updated Tue 00:00
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What happened
Torrential rain caused flooding in the AP-7 tunnels at Pilar de la Horadada. The Directorate-General for Traffic reported that the road was closed, and traffic was diverted along the parallel N-332. More than 50 liters of rain per square meter fell in less than an hour, overwhelming the tunnel’s drainage system.
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Why it matters
The closure of the Alicante–Cartagena motorway due to flooding creates immediate logistical challenges for businesses relying on that route. The Directorate-General for Traffic is managing the diversion of traffic to the N-332 in the area of Pilar de la Horadada.
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Who's involved
- Directorate-General for TrafficManages traffic diversions in the area of Pilar de la Horadada following flooding events.
- Pilar de la HoradadaMunicipality that was worst affected by the heavy rain brought by Storm Adam.
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The entities involved
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Directorate-General for Traffic
Spanish government department
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Pilar de la Horadada
municipality of Spain
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