The DGT forecasts more than 325,000 trips on Murcia’s roads during the August 15th operation

According to a statement from the Government Delegation, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) anticipates 325,248 journeys on the roads of the Region of Murcia for the August 15th holiday, which is the day of the Assumption of the Virgin.

It is anticipated that 13 percent of the anticipated traffic movements in the region during the month of August will occur during the special traffic operation, which will be in effect from 3:00 p.m. this Thursday until next Sunday.

The Guardia Civil’s Traffic Group will provide exceptional control, regulation, and surveillance services on the region’s primary roads. The group will mobilise 222 officers to regulate traffic, with the assistance of the Levante Traffic Management Centre (CGT) and the Variable Message Displays (PMV) that are installed on the main roads.

Furthermore, the deployed personnel will have access to six mobile radar units, as well as air support (drones and helicopters), as well as fixed and section speed checkpoints.

On outbound routes, the A-7 at kilometre 567, which leads to the junction with the A-30 in Algeciras, is anticipated to cause the most traffic disruption. On return routes, the A-7 at kilometre 570, which leads to the junction with the A-30 in Tarragona, and the A-30 at kilometre 136.500, which leads to Albacete, are anticipated to cause the most traffic disruption.

Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of accidents resulting in fatalities on intercity highways in the Region of Murcia decreased by 0.42 percent between January 1 and August 12, 2025. Also, the number of hospitalisations decreased by 19 percent, while the number of fatalities decreased by 31%.

In particular, the number of accidents resulting in fatalities increased to 477 (compared to 479 in the same period last year), the number of fatalities increased to 22 (ten fewer), and the number of hospitalisations increased to 62 (15 fewer).

14 of the 16 drivers who were slain on intercity roads have tested positive for alcohol, according to the Institute of Forensic Medicine (IML), as of August 12, 2025. Two of them tested positive for alcohol, three for narcotics, and one for both, while eight tested negative.

Consequently, 43% of drivers who were tested positive for alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both and perished on intercity roads.