From Saturday, 14 November, until Sunday, 10 January, the Concello of Vigo will activate a special traffic plan for the Christmas season, anticipating 12 days of high visitor influx. The plan focuses on ensuring pedestrian safety and maintaining accessibility for emergency services.
Patricia Rodríguez, the city’s councillor for security, announced the traffic plan alongside Antonio Vivero, head of the security department, and municipal engineer Roberto Carlos González. Rodríguez described the initiative as a “dynamic, flexible management model” that will adapt based on ongoing assessments of traffic flow, pedestrian mobility, and operational conditions on the municipal road network.
The primary objective is to “guarantee the safety of individuals, optimise circulation, ensure accessibility for residents and users, and minimise disruptions.” The plan has been developed in coordination with the city’s traffic control centres, the northwestern traffic control centre of the General Directorate of Traffic, and the Local Police, who will implement various measures as needed based on technical indicators.
As explained by Rodríguez, the measures will be applied gradually, including traffic filters, temporary circulation restrictions, adjustments to traffic light regulations, dynamic information for citizens, and protection of pedestrian and emergency routes. She emphasised that “pedestrian safety, accessibility for emergency services, and the prevention of risk situations will always take precedence over traffic flow considerations.” The measures will remain in place for as long as necessary and will be adjusted according to real mobility developments, ensuring a coordinated and efficient management throughout the Christmas period.
Antonio Vivero, head of the security department, noted that the Concello will continuously monitor traffic and pedestrian activity to adapt measures to actual needs. He also recommended using public transport and, for those travelling by car, to utilise the APPVigo to locate available parking spaces.
The plan categorises days based on expected visitor levels, with 12 days designated as high influx, 45 days as moderate, and a specific device for the lighting ceremony and Disney+ parade on Saturday. Key updates include measures in the Vialia area and Plaza de la Estación, with specific traffic and pedestrian regulations, as well as a quick stop zone for travellers using the train and bus stations.
Additionally, the plan includes provisions for buses, covering both parking and passenger drop-off, along with parking recommendations for private vehicles. Unlike previous years, the plan does not currently propose changing road usage for pedestrian traffic, although this could be implemented if necessary. Speed limits will be restricted to 20 km/h on roads in the city centre. Residents in the central area can voluntarily download an identification card for their vehicles from the website www.vigo.org, which will assist officers in identifying vehicles for access to homes during circulation restrictions.
