Spain activates winter road safety plans in Bizkaia and Galicia

Authorities in Spain have activated winter road safety plans for the 2026-2027 season to manage snow, ice, and low temperatures.

In Bizkaia, the Provincial Council has launched a plan involving an investment of 2.23 million euros. The operation includes 459 professionals, such as 222 drivers and 189 assistants, along with 99 snowplows. The deployment utilizes a network of silos, salt stockpiles, and brine deposits, supported by five meteorological stations and real-time machine positioning via a control center.

In Galicia, the state road network plan covers nearly 2,500 kilometers of state-owned roads. The operation involves more than 460 professionals and 101 snowplows. To ensure mobility and safety, the plan includes the mobilization of 19,814 tons of salt and 3,236,000 liters of brine. The campaign is scheduled to run until April 30, 2027.