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9 kilometers of queues in the AP-8, in Irun and in the direction of Iparralde, due to peasant protests

Although the Biriatou toll is open north, the trucks are moving slowly.
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Traffic jams in Biriatou. Stock Photo: EITB

As was the case yesterday, it is being a complicated day on the border between Gipuzkoa and Lapurdi,due to the protests being organised by farmersfrom Iparralde  against government measures to combat nodule dermatosis. 

At 08:30 hours the traffic jams of the trucks were up to 9 kilometres, according to the Basque Government's Traffic Directorate. 

Although the Biriatou toll for lorries is still open, heavy goods vehicles are gradually progressing. Sources from the Basque Government's Department of Safety have explained thattheFrench authorities will close the Biriatou toll at  and that lorries of more than 7,500 kilograms will not be able to drive in the direction of Interior, as happened yesterday.

In addition, trucks that have been unable to cross the border are piling up on the N-121-A in Irun. 

The Basque Government recommends consulting timely information before taking to the road through the website www.trafikoa.euskadi.eus , the account @trafikoaEJGV X and the telephone number 011 (available 24 hours).

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