Catalonia. - XIMP 2014.- RESOLUTION INT/2836/2013, of December 20, which establishes restrictions on circulation during the year 2014

RESOLUTION INT/2836/2013, of December 20, which establishes restrictions on circulation during the year 2014 and repeals Resolution INT/2010/2012, of September 26.

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1.4 Vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods.

1.4.1 Restriction due to the calendar. Vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods affected by these restrictions are vehicles and combinations of vehicles with any Maximum Authorized Mass (MMA) or Maximum Gross Mass (MMC), respectively, which must display regulatory orange danger warning panels, so they cannot circulate on interurban public roads in Catalonia on the dates, times, and road sections indicated in annexes B1 and B2 of this Resolution and also, in general:

On all roads in Catalonia:

Sundays and holidays from 8 am to 12 midnight.

Eves of holidays (not Saturday) from 5 pm to 12 midnight.

In the case of two consecutive non-working days: from 8 am to 2 pm on the first Sunday or holiday and from 8 am to 12 midnight on the second Sunday or holiday.

And if it is the case of three consecutive non-working days: from 8 am to 2 pm on the first two Sundays or holidays and from 8 am to 12 midnight on the third Sunday or holiday.

On the C-16 road, Cadí tunnel, between PK 117 in Bagà and PK 131 in Urús, and on the N-230 road, Vielha tunnel, between PK 151 and PK 155, both in Vielha and Mijaran:

Fridays from 2 pm to Sundays at 12 midnight.

Eves of holidays (not Saturday) from 2 pm to 12 midnight.

Holidays from 12 midnight to 12 midnight.

Additionally, in the event that the vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying dangerous goods, with an orange panel, exceeds 7,500 kg of MMA or MMC respectively, they must adhere to the restrictions established in section 1.1 of this Resolution.

Vehicles transporting dangerous goods under the terms and conditions determined by section 1 of annex D and, if applicable, its section 2 are exempt from the restrictions established in this section.

1.4.2 Restriction due to itinerary.

In accordance with what is provided in article 5.2 of Royal Decree 551/2006, of May 5, mentioned, the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), and the best traffic conditions on the road network, the mandatory itineraries to be followed by vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods are determined, which constitute the RIMP network (Network of Dangerous Goods Itineraries), described in annex C.

Outside the RIMP network, the circulation of dangerous goods will always be conditioned not only by the tunnels of the Catalan road network with the R-108 signal prohibiting the circulation of dangerous goods but also by the most suitable itinerary based on the destination or distribution.

To leave the RIMP network or approach it, specific routes for the circulation of dangerous goods are defined. These routes are composed of a set of roads where this use is admitted for reasons of the destination or origin of the dangerous goods. In the absence of the RIMP network, its use is mandatory depending on the origin or destination documented for the dangerous goods.

As a general rule, the circulation of vehicles destined for the transport of dangerous goods on roads other than those mentioned requires that the itinerary passes through the one with the least fixed population (towns, public centers…) or itinerant (traffic intensity, concentrations…). The minimum distance possible will also be covered outside highways, expressways, or dual carriageways, following this order of priority, up to the delivery point of the goods, with the aim of ensuring that the route on single-carriageway roads with two-way traffic is as short as possible. Circumventions, variants, or outer rounds to population centers will be used invariably when available, and entry into urban areas will only be permitted for loading and unloading operations, always through the nearest access point to the delivery point from the mentioned itineraries or the RIMP.

These application criteria can be consulted for an available itinerary that is exact or very similar on the website of the Catalan Traffic Service, www.gencat.cat/transit. After a reasonable testing period, these specific itineraries may become mandatory if determined by a modification of this Resolution.

Specific exemptions from restrictions on the transport of dangerous goods.

None of these specific exemptions from circulation restrictions, by reason of calendar or itinerary, allows for the circulation of dangerous goods in restricted tunnels according to their vertical access signaling.

a) Due

to the calendar: None.

b) By itinerary:

In accordance with article 5.4 of Royal Decree 551/2006, of May 5, the vehicles listed in annex D of this Resolution are exempt from the restrictions set out in section 1.4.1 when carrying dangerous goods under the conditions determined by said annex. This exemption will be limited to the days and times indicated in annex B2.
Additionally, according to section 3 of annex D, vehicles transporting dangerous goods under the conditions established by said annex and exceeding 7,500 kg of MMA or MMC will not be subject to the restrictions provided for in section 1.4.1 when they are not affected by the restrictions established in section 1.1.

Annex C

Itineraries for the circulation of vehicles or combinations of vehicles carrying dangerous goods under ADR regulations (orange panels).

General Mandatory Basic Routes (see RIMP map, Catalonia and El Camp de Tarragona):

AP-2 Highway
AP-7 Highway
A-27 Expressway (also known as N-241)
C-16 Highway, from PK 13+500, junction with AP-7 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, to PK 96+000 in Berga
A-22 Highway, from PK 0+000, junction with A-2, to PK 19+000 in Almacelles
C-44 Road, from PK 1+000, junction 38 of AP-7 in L’Hospitalet de l’Infant, to PK 26+500 in Móra la Nova
C-12 Road, from PK 60+600 in Móra la Nova, to PK 63+600 in Móra la Nova, junction with N-420
C-17 Expressway, between PK 62+000 in Gurb, to PK 92+000 in Ripoll
C-25 Expressway, between PK 82+000, junction with A-2 in Cervera, to PK 237+000, junction with AP-7 in Riudellots de la Selva
A-2 Highway, between PK 519+000, junction with C-25 in Cervera, to PK 443+000 in Soses
C-26 Road, between PK 1+000, junction with AP-7 in Borrassà, to PK 8+000, junction with N-260 in Ordís
N-260 Road, between PK 45+500, junction with C-26 in Ordís, to PK 62+000 in Besalú
A-26 Expressway, between PK 62+000 in Besalú to PK 74+000 in Sant Jaume de Llierca

As derived from this RIMP, the circulation of vehicles carrying dangerous goods between the Tarragona region and Les Terres de l’Ebre and the Lleida region can only be done via AP-2 and AP-7. Between the central Pyrenees and the Coastal Range, only C-16 is permitted, between the east and west via C-25, and between the north and south via AP-7.

Specific Mandatory Routes, depending on the origin or destination of the ADR vehicle (see attached maps):

Between AP-7 and Flix or Ascó: via C-44 and C-12
Between AP-2 and Flix or Ascó: via C-12
Between the Barcelona region and the Lleida region, including: via A-2, avoiding the Bruc tunnel via N-IIz, Coll del Bruc. However, transit traffic with destinations or origins beyond these two regions must go via AP-7 and AP-2, and from there to the eastern industrial estates of Lleida («Els Frares» and «El Segre») via LL-12 and C-13.

Restricted Itineraries in Camp de Tarragona for the circulation of vehicles under ADR regulations, except as provided for exceptions in this Resolution, and regardless of whether they have vertical prohibition signage. The circulation of vehicles under ADR regulations on these roads is only possible, exceptionally for distribution or delivery reasons, following the most suitable itinerary according to the criteria in section 1.4 of this Resolution.

a) N-240

b) N-340, except between the junction with A-7 in Vila-seca and PK 1157+400 at Bonavista roundabout

c) N-340a

d) A-7, except between junction N-340a in Vila-seca and junction with AP-7 (exit 35) in Vila-seca

e) T-11

f) T-315

g) T-721

h) T-750, except for access to A-27

i) N-420

j) C-31B, except between the junction with Els Prats road, at PK 5+400, and Entrevies industrial estate

k) C-14

l) C-422 or C-326, except between A-27 and Constantí industrial estate

m) TV-7211

n) TV-7225

o) Mayor Pere Moles Avenue, linking Vila-seca and Salou, where the entrances to the «Port Aventura» recreational park are located

p) TV-3148, except its parallel road «Els Prats Road», between C-31B and A-7, in Vila-seca

q) TV-3146

r) And the rest of the roads, outside the RIMP and mentioned mandatory specific routes.

Specific Mandatory Itineraries (see attached maps), depending on the origin or destination of the vehicle under ADR regulations, in Camp de Tarragona.

Group I.

A. Companies with access via Els Prats road

A.1. From the AP-7 highway to the companies in this section: exit 35, Reus-Salou-Vila-seca towards Port Aventura > access to the main A-7 road towards Barcelona > Els Prats road.

A.1bis. From the previous companies to the AP-7 highway: Els Prats road towards A-7 > A-7 towards Valencia > AP-7 > entrance 35.

A.2. From the companies in this section to the La Pobla de Mafumet refinery area: Els Prats road > A-7 > AP-7 entrance 35 > AP-7 exit 33 > A-27 > T-750.

A.2bis. From the refinery area to the previous companies: follow itinerary A.2 in the opposite direction.

A.3. From the companies in this section to the seaport: Els Prats road > A-7 towards Valencia > AP-7 entrance 35 > AP-7 exit 33 > A-27 > port.

A.3bis. From the seaport to the companies in this section: follow the previous itinerary A.3 in the opposite direction.

A.4. From the companies in this section to the companies with access via the N-340 road (between Vila-seca and Bonavista): Els Prats road > A-7 towards Barcelona > N-340, towards each company.

A.4bis. From the companies with access via the N-340 road to the companies in this section: follow the previous itinerary A.4 in the opposite direction.

A.5. From the companies in this section to the companies with access via the C-31B road: Els Prats road towards C-31B > C-31B towards Tarragona to each company.

A.5bis. From the companies with access via the C-31B road to the companies in this section: follow the previous itinerary A.5 in the opposite direction.

All movements of entry or exit of the BASF company will be exclusively through the TV-3145 road.

B. Companies with access via the N-340 road, section from Vila-seca to Bonavista:

[Continuation of instructions for companies with access via the N-340 road.]

C. Companies with access via the C-31B road:

[Continuation of instructions for companies with access via the C-31B road.]

Note: The instructions provide detailed routes for various movements between different areas and companies, specifying highways, exits, and directions.

Group II.

Routes originating or ending at the industrial estate of Constantí, including the RENFE Container Terminal («TECO»).

II.1. From the seaport to the industrial estate: A-27 exit 6 > T-721 > C-422 > industrial estate.

II.1bis. From the industrial estate to the seaport: follow the previous itinerary II.1 in the opposite direction.

II.2. From companies with access via Els Prats road to the industrial estate: Els Prats road > A-7 towards Valencia > entrance 35 of the AP-7 highway > exit 33 AP-7 > A-27 > T-721 > C-422 > industrial estate.

II.2bis. From the industrial estate to companies with access via Els Prats road: follow the previous itinerary II.2 in the opposite direction.

[Continuation of instructions for routes from other access roads to the industrial estate.]

Group III.

Access to Lavaflix (ADR tank washing) in the Riu Clar industrial estate.

[Instructions for routes from various access roads to Lavaflix and vice versa.]

III.1. From companies with access via Els Prats road to Lavaflix: Els Prats road towards Vila-seca > A-7 towards Valencia > entrance 35 of AP-7 highway > exit 33 > Lavaflix.

III.1bis. From Lavaflix to these companies: follow the previous itinerary III.1 in the opposite direction.

Group IV

Other itineraries.

A- From the seaport to the refinery area and vice versa: directly via the A-27 highway (formerly known as N-241).

B- From the refinery area to the AP-7 highway and vice versa: directly via the A-27 highway (formerly known as N-241) to access 33 of the AP-7 highway.

C- Transport to Valls – Montblanc. Transport originating/destined for the various chemical industrial estates of Tarragona and destined/originating solely for facilities located in the town of Valls, urban area, industrial estate, and surrounding areas, may travel on the N-240 road. For this purpose, interested transporters will have an exemption from these restrictions under the conditions established in section 2.2 of this resolution. This exemption will only allow the circulation of vehicles on the specifically mentioned roads, despite any existing vertical signage, if applicable, while all other applicable restrictions remain in effect, both from the annual resolution and any other regulations.

D- Transport to industries with access via the C-14 (Reus – Montblanc section). Transport destined solely to facilities with access via the C-14 road between Reus and Montblanc may travel on this road, either accessing from the AP-2 highway at Montblanc junctions, or from any other origin near Tarragona according to the previously mentioned itineraries. For this purpose, interested transporters will have an exemption from these restrictions under the conditions established in section 2.2 of this resolution. This exemption will only allow the circulation of vehicles on the specifically mentioned roads, despite any existing vertical signage, if applicable, while all other applicable restrictions remain in effect, both from the annual resolution and any other regulations.

E- Transport originating from CLH. Access to CLH will be via the A-27 highway (formerly known as N-241).

F- Transport traveling on the TV-7223 road. Transport originating/destined for the paper recovery plant located on the TV-7223 road, near Vilallonga del Camp, will always travel on the C-14 and TV-7223 roads. For this purpose, transporters interested in traveling on the C-14 must have an exemption from these restrictions under the conditions established in section 2.2 of this resolution. This exemption will only allow the circulation of vehicles on the specifically mentioned roads, despite any existing vertical signage, if applicable, while all other applicable restrictions remain in effect, both from the annual resolution and any other regulations.

G- Transport to industries located in Flix. Vehicles with ADR regulations originating from or destined for Flix may travel on the A-7 highway between L’Hospitalet de l’Infant and Salou (junction 35 of the AP-7). For this purpose, transporters interested in traveling on the A-7 will have an exemption from these restrictions under the conditions established in section 2.2 of this resolution. This exemption will only allow the circulation of vehicles on the specifically mentioned roads, despite any existing vertical signage, if applicable, while all other applicable restrictions remain in effect, both from the annual resolution and any other regulations.

I- In some itineraries, changes of direction are necessary. In the case of accesses to companies located on the C-31B road, these changes of direction will only be made at the roundabout with Els Prats road and at the roundabout linking to the Integrated Education Center (formerly Labor University). In the case of companies located on the N-340 road, changes of direction will be made at the roundabout linking to the A-7 highway and at the roundabout linking to the access to the Bonavista neighborhood.

Annex D

Exemptions from restrictions on the circulation of vehicles or vehicle combinations dedicated to the transport of dangerous goods, due to calendar reasons.

-1 Vehicles transporting the following goods are permanently exempt from restriction due to calendar reasons:

Goods: liquefied domestic gases bottled or in bulk, either for transport to distribution points or for delivery to consumers.