Where and how to check the traffic situation? Phones, websites and all information channels
Knowing the state of the roads is essential to avoid accidents and to be able to travel safely and smoothly. We have gathered the main sources of information, whether you are going to travel to the Basque Country or abroad.
Several cars on a road. Stock Photo: Europa Press
On the occasion of the summer holidays, anyone will have to take their car for a few days off. In this regard, before taking to the road it is advisable to be informed of the traffic situation in order to avoid crowds or accidents and unpleasant surprises. If these days you are going to travel to the Basque Country, or to travel to Spain or France, the following are the sources of information to be available:
Traffic in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa
The Department of Safety and Security launched the SpecialOperation Summer Return 2026 on June\ u00A026, which provides for 4.55 million journeys. These are the most important traffic information resources in the Basque Country :
Information telephone (available at all times): 011
Traffic incident website.
Social media:
Profile of the Basque Government Traffic Directorate on X (formerly Twitter).
Whatsapp of the present: EITB's news service reports major incidents and accidents through the Whatsapp warning system.
Traffic situation in Navarre
In the Foral Community, traffic information can be obtained through:
Road Status Information Telephone (Answering Machine) 848 423 500
You can also check the cameras installed throughout the foral community.
State of the roads of the French Basque Country
If you drive from Iparralde, the official traffic status consultation tools are:
The French Government's traffic website , which also has an app.
Information telephone: 0800 100 200
Country Highway website, A63.
General Directorate of Traffic of Spain (DGT)
In the Spanish state, it is up to the DGT to report on the state of the roads.
Road Status Phone: 011
Real-time status on yourwebsite .
Social media:
State of the roads in France
In the French state, the government has a website, Bison Fute, to report traffic incidents.
The Infotrafic portal is also reliable.
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