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Drunk at the wheel of a tractor-trailer: Why the ring road is more than just a construction site

When a tractor-trailer blocks the Palma bypass near Gènova

A sideways tractor-trailer near Gènova can block both lanes on Palma’s bypass and cause long delays.

Published: April 22, 2026
Drunk at the wheel of a tractor-trailer: Why the ring road is more than just a construction site

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What happens when a tractor-trailer blocks the Palma bypass near Gènova?

A tractor-trailer that comes to rest sideways on the central reservation can block both lanes and stop traffic almost completely. Near Gènova, this can quickly back up cars, buses and local streets until specialist equipment clears the road.

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