Road Works: Why Temporary Limits Must Be Respected
Road works are a common sight in spring and summer. Temporary speed limits and yellow-backed signs are there to protect both drivers and workers in high-risk environments.
Road works are a common sight in spring and summer. Temporary speed limits and yellow-backed signs are there to protect both drivers and workers in high-risk environments.
Spring brings warmer days, but also sudden changes in weather. Dry roads can become slippery within minutes, and visibility can shift without warning.
Spring does not arrive all at once. Changing light, temperature, road conditions, and traffic patterns require drivers to adapt gradually rather than assume conditions have improved.
Easter marks one of the busiest travel periods of the year in Spain. Increased traffic, longer journeys, and changing road conditions make planning ahead essential for a safe trip.
Holy Week 2026 brings one of the busiest travel periods in Spain, with major congestion expected on roads, full flights between the UK and Spain, and packed trains and ferries. Here’s what you need to know to travel safely and avoid delays.
The first rainfall after a long dry spell can be more dangerous than heavy, sustained rain. When water mixes with built-up oil and debris, grip is temporarily reduced — often without drivers realising it.