07 Jul 2019 | 02:35 AM UTC
Spain: A-66 highway toll workers to strike in western Spain beginning July 26
Toll workers on highway A-66 from Asturias to León plan strike from July 26 through September; disruptions along toll road likely during strike days
Event
Toll workers on the A-66 highway announced plans for strikes on weekends beginning Friday, July 26, and extending through September. Workers in Asturias and León provinces are expected to participate in the work stoppages, which are planned from 00:00 to 23:59 (local time) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from July 26 through mid-September, including the Asunción de la Virgen holiday on Thursday, August 15. Transportation disruptions are likely, including congestion at toll booths or the closure of A-66 and increased traffic on alternative routes.
Context
The A-66 is a toll highway that runs from Gijón (Asturias province) to Salamanca (Salamanca province).
Advice
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to monitor the situation and anticipate transportation disruptions during the strikes, including increased congestion and road closures.
