The second day of the August long weekend begins with problems with flights from Madrid and Seville.

The second day of the bridge on August 15 began this Saturday with first deductions on exits from Madrid to the north and to Sevilleand four accidents also complicate traffic in Barcelona, ​​Girona and Castellón.

According to data from General Directorate of Traffic (DGT)shortly before 11:00, the A-1 highway around the Jarama highway and the A-6 highway near Las Rozas in the Madrid area were difficult, while the A-3 highway in Villarrubio (Cuenca) was uneven. towards Valencia.

In Seville, there were exit problems on the AP-4 to Sacramento and Dos Hermanas, and on the A-49 to Benacasón.

Four accidents have complicated the situation in Helid and in Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona) both start; in Girona on the AP-7 towards France and in Castellón on the AP-7 at the Villarreal exit.

Special operation on the bridge on August 15, during which 8.5 million car tripsstarted at 3:00 pm this Friday and will end at midnight next Tuesday.

DGT recommends avoiding the most conflict hours

In addition to trips back and forth due to the change of two weeks, trips to the coast or to second homes are added, taking advantage of long weekends and short distance transfers, especially at night and early in the morning, on the occasion of a holiday. holidays that are held in many places.

The Civil Guard traffic group plans to tighten controls on speed, alcohol and drugs.

DGT recommends avoiding the most conflict hours and warns of possible traffic problems this Friday from 16:00 to 23:00 at exits from major cities and on roads leading to coastal tourist areas, second homes and party cities.