Traffic collapse in Berga sparks outrage over vehicle diversions

The use of navigation apps saturates the streets of the Berguedà capital during ski season weekends.

Generic image of a traffic jam on a mountain road.
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Generic image of a traffic jam on a mountain road.

The city of Berga experiences weekly traffic gridlock caused by the influx of vehicles heading to Cerdanya, a situation worsened by digital navigation tools.

This issue recurs systematically during the skiing season. As the main road narrows near Berga, traffic jams extend from the highway into the heart of the city's urban center.
Mobile technology plays a significant role in the chaos. Drivers attempting to bypass C-16 highway delays use smartphones to find shortcuts, which ultimately diverts heavy traffic through residential streets.
Local residents express growing frustration as their daily mobility is hindered throughout the winter and mushroom-picking seasons. Some suggest implementing deterrent measures for transit vehicles that do not contribute to the local economy.