This morning, traffic disruptions are affecting access roads to Barcelona due to the education sector strike, which began its day of protests with blockades at various entry points to the city.
From early this morning, groups of teachers organized by unions such as USTEC, CGT, and Intersindical have occupied key points along the road network. One of the most critical points has been the A-2 near Cornellà de Llobregat, which has been completely blocked since 6:50 a.m.
Around 7:30 a.m., a third group blocked theRonda de Dalt near Valldaura. As of now, this road has reopened in both directions.
Although the road reopened shortly after 8:00 a.m., the aftermath of the stoppage left miles-long traffic jams stretching over 12 kilometers, testing the patience of early-morning commuters.
At the time of writing,the C-31 in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat and the Gran Via in Barcelona near Can Batllóremain blocked .
The reasons for the conflict
The backdrop to this traffic chaos is none other than widespread discontent following the latest negotiations with the Catalan government. It marks the beginning of what is expected to be a week of work stoppages and a strong presence in the streets.
If you need to get around Barcelona these days, you should check the protest schedule because this isn’t ending today. The Department of Education is facing a schedule of strikes that will affect different areas of Catalonia on a rotating basis, but will reach its peak in the capital. According to data from the Catalan Traffic Service and union statements, the standoff will continue over the next few days with surprise actions.
The main event will take place this Friday, when a general strike is scheduled throughout Catalonia that promises to bring the city center to a standstill once again with a demonstration starting at Plaza Tetuán and heading toward the Parliament. This scenario adds to a climate of unrest that has been brewing since the start of the school year and is now erupting to pressure the regional government. Meanwhile, we Barcelona residents must live with a city that has swapped the rhythm of blackboards for that of protest banners, reminding us that the education system is, after all, the mechanism that sustains the city’s future.