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The Biriatou toll has been closed for heavy trucks in the North because of protests by French farmers

The shutdown started at 12:00 and affects more than 7,500 kilograms of trucks. 

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The blockade of the San Juan de Luz bridge this Sunday. Photo: Euskal Irratiak.

The French authorities have informed the Basque Government that at 12:00 this Monday they have closed the Biriatou toll in the North for lorries of more than 7,500 kg, in responseto the protests being organised by the farmers  against government measures to combat the nodule dermatosis . The measures have aroused the concern and indignation of the farmers, especially the need to sacrifice all the cattle of a farm.

The Basque Government has restricted cross-border traffic on Basque roads for transport of more than 7,500 kg.

Thepersonnel of Bidegi and the agents of the TerritorialTraffic Unit of Gipuzkoa of the Ertzaintza shall monitor and take security measures to minimize the damage to traffic in this area of the border.

The Basque Government will also provide information through variable messaging panels, the website www.trafikoa.euskadi.eus, the account @trafikoaEJGV X and the telephone number 011 available 24 hours a day.

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