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Pickets block access to Madrid during rush hour
Pickets from the general strike briefly disrupted traffic on routes such as the A-5 and A-6 and at several points on the M-30. There were also blockages on the A-42 during rush hour.
On the A-6, inbound traffic to Madrid was halted between approximately 7:30 and 8:00 am, at kilometre 5 in Moncloa-Aravaca.
The stoppage on the A-5 was shorter. At kilometre 12, near San José de Valderas, traffic from Alcorcón was stopped at around 6:45 am for just five minutes. There were also disruptions on the A-42, in the Carabanchel area.
The M-30 saw closures at several points. One affected Méndez Álvaro heading north, and another occurred near the Ventas bridge towards the A-2. There were also interruptions near Legazpi. The Centro de Movilidad del Ayuntamiento announced on social media: "Temporary closures on the M-30 and main routes into the city due to road occupations by demonstrators."
The picket lines were taking part in the 24-hour general strike called for this Wednesday across the country. In that corridor, the underground works are also affecting traffic, with the direct link between the A-5 and the M-30 closed.