The AP-7 highway remains affected this Saturday, November 14, by a series of accidents that have forced traffic to be completely cut off in Mont-roig del Camp (Tarragona), toward Barcelona, and to impose restrictions in Santa Margarida i els Monjos (Barcelona). The incidents, recorded since early hours of the pre-dawn, have left one person dead and another seriously injured, in addition to significant traffic delays on one of the main road corridors in Catalonia.
According to what has been reported by the director of the Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT), Ramon Lamiel, the first accident occurred around five in the morning, when a truck carrying lettuce overturned at kilometer 273.1 of the AP-7, as it passed through Mont-roig del Camp. The incident caused a traffic jam in which, subsequently, two trucks collided in a rear-end accident at the height of kilometer 274, a second incident in which one of the drivers died.
The situation became complicated with two other accidents at different points on the highway. One occurred in Santa Margarida i els Monjos, where a truck and a van collided, whose driver was seriously injured. The fourth incident was recorded at the height of Tarragona and forced the closure of one lane in the southbound direction. In total, five trucks and a van have been involved in the four accidents, according to the latest balance released by the EFE Agency.
Which sections of the AP-7 are cut off this Saturday
The main impact is concentrated in Mont-roig del Camp, between kilometers 273 and 274 of the AP-7, where the two consecutive accidents have forced the complete interruption of traffic in the Barcelona direction. Vehicles approaching the area are being diverted before reaching the affected stretch.
In the province of Barcelona, Santa Margarida i els Monjos has also recorded significant restrictions in the northbound direction. The collision between a truck and a van initially forced the closure of the roadway, although emergency services enabled passage via the right shoulder while they worked on removing the vehicles.
According to the information provided later by Trànsit, traffic at this second point was being gradually restored. Therefore, the complete cut off in Mont-roig del Camp should not be confused with the partial restrictions recorded in Santa Margarida i els Monjos, which may vary as the work progresses.
In addition, an accident involving another truck in the vicinity of Tarragona has led to the closure of a lane in the southbound direction, that is, in the opposite direction to Barcelona.
The disruptions correspond to the information released during the morning of 14 November 2026. The situation may change as the vehicles involved in the accident are removed.
Detours and alternatives to reach Barcelona via the AP-7
The Servei Català de Trànsit has set up a mandatory detour via exit 281 of the AP-7, located in Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant, to avoid the Mont-roig del Camp cut. From that point, drivers can join the A-7 motorway, which runs close to the motorway, and continue their journey until they find an enabled re-entry.
This is the main alternative for vehicles traveling from the south of Tarragona to Barcelona, especially those coming from the provinces of Castellón or Valencia and using the AP-7 as their usual route.
To avoid the restrictions in Santa Margarida i els Monjos, Trànsit also recommends using the C-32 or the N-340, depending on the origin and destination of the trip. The C-32 has toll sections, so it is advisable to check the cost before choosing this alternative.
Drivers should take into account that detours can absorb part of the motorway traffic and generate new traffic jams, so there is no guarantee that the alternative routes will allow the journey to be completed without delays. The SCT is using the AP-7 information panels to communicate incidents and guide vehicles.
How long will the AP-7 closure in Mont-roig del Camp last
The SCT director, Ramon Lamiel, has warned that the work to remove the vehicles could take about ten hours, due especially to the difficulties in removing the overturned truck at kilometer 273.1.
The vehicle was transporting lettuce and the emergency teams must unload the cargo first in order to recover the truck. The operation requires several cranes of different types, which prevents traffic from being restored immediately. As Lamiel explained, the emergency services have managed to enable a passage to evacuate the vehicles that had been trapped between the two accidents, while cleaning and recovery work on the roadway continues.
The forecast of ten hours does not equate to an official hour for reopening. Traffic restoration will depend on being able to remove the crashed vehicles, eliminate the remains of cargo, and verify that the highway meets the necessary safety conditions.
How to check the status of the AP-7 in real time
Given the possibility that the restrictions could be prolonged throughout the day, Trànsit recommends checking the status of the roads before starting any journey. Drivers can check incidents, slowdowns, and closures on the official Servei Català de Trànsit portal, which provides up-to-date information and access to traffic cameras.
The agency also shares updates through its illuminated signs and its official channels. It is especially important to pay attention to those instructions when traveling on the AP-7 from the south of Catalonia, because the Mont-roig detour must be taken before reaching the closed section.
The four accidents have complicated one of Catalonia’s main road connections during the middle of a Saturday day. The confirmed toll is of one truck driver dead and a van driver seriously injured, while emergency teams continue working to restore traffic in the affected areas.