The Directorate of Roads of the Province of Buenos Aires and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Services have established a restriction on the circulation of trucks whose load exceeds 7,000 kilograms gross in order to reduce traffic on roads and highways and contribute to road safety. This measure, which is repeated annually during the Carnival festivities, will be applied on various roads and highways in Buenos Aires.
The circulation restriction, which will take place on Friday, February 28, Saturday, March 1, and Tuesday, March 4, will affect trucks with heavy loads on seven major routes in the province. Among the restricted routes are Highway 2 and provincial routes 11, 56, 63, 74, among others.
Vehicles that will not be allowed to circulate during the established hours and days are those whose load exceeds 7 tons gross, with exceptions for specific transports such as raw milk, live animals, perishable products, among others. This decision aims to prevent accidents during the long Carnival weekend, where a significant flow of traffic is expected on Buenos Aires routes.
On Friday, February 28, Saturday, March 1, and Tuesday, March 4, truck circulation towards the City of Buenos Aires and the Atlantic Coast will be restricted during specific hours. The measure will be applied at strategic points on provincial roads and highways, with the aim of ensuring road safety and traffic flow during the Carnival holiday.
In summary, the circulation restriction for trucks on roads and highways in Buenos Aires during the long Carnival weekend will take place on seven main routes, affecting heavy vehicles with loads exceeding 7 tons gross. This measure, driven by the provincial Directorate of Roads and the Ministry of Infrastructure, aims to ensure road safety and prevent accidents during this holiday.
