Transportation Disruptions Following Recent Flooding in Valencia

UPDATE: Cercanias lines are gradually coming back online, according to Adif, including rail service to Barcelona.

UPDATE: Traffic is restricted on the following roads to allow emergency vehicles through. 112 Emergency Services are updating traffic situation on their x account.

??A-7 de Quart de Poblet a Torrent
??N-3 Villar de Olmos y Siete Aguas
??CV-33 Torrent
??CV-36 desde Picaña hasta en enlace con la A-7
??V31 y V-30 Horno de Alcedo
??CV-50 Chiva y Cheste

A-7 La Cañada
??A-3 Chiva, Barri Sant Josep y Quart de Poblet.
??V-31 Beniparrell

UPDATE: Metro Valencia has announced that due to extensive flood damage, services will be suspended until at least November 11. In a statement on their website, Metro Valencia explains that their main coordination center was significantly impacted by the floods. Teams are actively developing an alternative command post to bring lines back online and restore services as quickly as possible.

Valencia’s transportation infrastructure has been heavily impacted by the recent floods. Restoring metro and rail service will likely take days, if not longer. Many highways are closed, with others barely moving due to heavy congestion.

If you need live updates on transportation, especially for routes in and out of the city, here are some essential resources:

  • Road Traffic: Authorities urge residents to avoid travel into or out of Valencia to keep roads open for emergency vehicles. Only a few highways remain open, and these are heavily congested with traffic stretching for kilometers. Las Provincias Live Updates
    • Alternative Resource: ViaMichelin Traffic Map shows live route information, highlighting blocked and congested areas.
  • Trains: Many trains lines into Valencia, including AVE and Cercanías, remains suspended. The damage to tracks will require significant time for repairs. For updates, visit the Adif Service Status.
  • Metro: Metro service is suspended and may take several days to resume. Photos and updates on damage are available on MetroValencia’s social media.
  • Buses: EMT has increased bus service within the city. Buses may be the fastest option, although some routes and stops have changed to avoid flood-affected areas. Keep up with route changes via EMT’s social media feed.

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