Key data
| Regulation | Resolution 2499E/2026, of July 1, from the Traffic Service Directorate of Navarra |
|---|---|
| Publication | July 23, 2026 |
| Entry into force | August 12, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Road freight transporters with vehicles over 7,500 kg of MMA or MMC in Navarra |
| Category | Regulatory Changes — Traffic and circulation |
| Restriction time | From 17:00 to 23:59 hours on August 12, 2026 |
| Territorial scope | All roads in the Foral Community of Navarra, except specific sections of the AP-68 |
| Exceptions | Vehicles with special goods from annex IV of Resolution 24E/2025 |
Freight transporters operating in Navarra on August 12, 2026 must reorganize their routes and schedules: for nearly seven hours, trucks and vehicles over 7,500 kg of maximum authorized mass (MMA) or maximum mass of the combination (MMC) will be prohibited from accessing Navarrese roads. The measure, contained in Resolution 2499E/2026 from the Traffic Service Directorate of the Department of Interior, Public Function and Justice of Navarra, responds to the forecast of massive public attendance in the foral territory to witness the total solar eclipse.
The resolution was published on July 23, 2026 and enters into force on the day of the event itself. Traffic agents may exceptionally lift the restrictions if traffic conditions permit, but this should not be taken as an operational guarantee.
What does this regulation establish?
Resolution 2499E/2026 establishes complementary traffic regulation measures in Navarra for the day of the total solar eclipse. Its essential content is summarized in the following table:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Affected vehicles | Freight transport with MMA or MMC exceeding 7,500 kg |
| Prohibition time | From 17:00 to 23:59 hours on August 12, 2026 |
| Affected road network | All roads in the Foral Community of Navarra |
| Sections excluded from the ban | Specific sections of the AP-68 |
| Exempt vehicles | Those transporting special goods listed in annex IV of Resolution 24E/2025 |
| Possibility of lifting | Agents may exceptionally lift restrictions if traffic conditions permit |
| Consequences of non-compliance | Sanctions under Traffic Law and vehicle impoundment |
The regulation is configured as complementary to the general restrictions already planned for that day, which means it adds to other traffic measures that may be in force. The only corridor with possible circulation is the AP-68, although only in the sections that the resolution specifically delimits.
The exemption for special goods refers to annex IV of Resolution 24E/2025. If your company transports this type of goods, you must expressly verify that your cargo is listed in that annex before planning any service for that time slot.
Economic and operational impact
The impact is significant: the restriction covers the evening-night slot of a working Wednesday in August, a period when many distribution and logistics companies have scheduled last-mile services, hospitality provisioning and interregional transport.
- Affected routes: Any journey that crosses or transits through Navarra between 17:00 and 23:59 h on August 12 will be blocked for heavy vehicles, except on the enabled sections of the AP-68.
- Reorganization costs: Companies will need to advance or delay services, which may involve overtime, shift changes and penalties for late delivery if contracts do not contemplate regulatory force majeure causes.
- Immobilization risk: A vehicle intercepted en route may be impounded, with the costs of towing, storage and cargo paralysis that this entails, in addition to the corresponding economic sanction.
- Operating window: Services must be completed before 17:00 h or started after 23:59 h, which significantly reduces the operational capacity of the day.
Who does it affect?
- Road freight transport companies with vehicles over 7,500 kg operating in Navarra.
- Logistics and distribution operators with routes crossing the Foral Community of Navarra on August 12, 2026.
- Industrial and commercial companies with their own fleet of heavy vehicles making deliveries or pickups in Navarra that day.
- Self-employed transporters with vehicles exceeding the 7,500 kg MMA or MMC threshold.
- Companies with urgent supply or just-in-time contracts that have stops or destinations in Navarrese territory.
Not affected are freight transport vehicles carrying special goods included in annex IV of Resolution 24E/2025, nor vehicles circulating exclusively on the enabled sections of the AP-68.
Practical example
A food distribution company based in Zaragoza has scheduled a provisioning service to several supermarkets in Pamplona for August 12, 2026. The truck, with an MMA of 18,000 kg, is scheduled to enter Navarra at 18:30 h.
Under Resolution 2499E/2026, that vehicle will not be able to circulate on Navarrese roads from 17:00 h onwards. If the driver attempts to access the foral territory during that time, agents may immobilize the vehicle and proceed with its impoundment, in addition to imposing the corresponding sanction under Traffic Law.
The operational solution involves one of these options: advance the departure to complete deliveries before 17:00 h, or reschedule the service for after 23:59 h. If the transported goods are listed in annex IV of Resolution 24E/2025 as special goods, the vehicle would be exempt and could circulate normally, subject to documentary verification.
What should companies do now?
- Identify all services scheduled in Navarra on August 12, 2026 with vehicles over 7,500 kg of MMA or MMC, especially those planned between 17:00 and 23:59 h.
- Verify whether the transported goods are listed in annex IV of Resolution 24E/2025 as exempt special goods. If so, document the exemption to present it to agents if necessary.
- Reorganize routes and schedules: advance services to be completed before 17:00 h, or reschedule them for after 23:59 h on August 12.
- Evaluate the use of the AP-68 in the enabled sections as an alternative for journeys that cannot be rescheduled outside the restricted time slot.
- Communicate changes to customers and recipients with sufficient notice to avoid contractual penalties for delivery delays.
- Inform drivers of the restriction, its exact times and the consequences of non-compliance (sanctions and vehicle impoundment), so they do not start affected routes by mistake.
Frequently asked questions
What vehicles are prohibited from circulating in Navarra on August 12, 2026?
Freight transport vehicles with a maximum authorized mass (MMA) or maximum mass of the combination (MMC) exceeding 7,500 kg. The ban applies from 17:00 to 23:59 hours on all Navarrese roads, except for specific sections of the AP-68.
Are there exceptions to the traffic restriction due to the eclipse in Navarra?
Yes. Vehicles transporting special goods listed in annex IV of Resolution 24E/2025 are exempt. Additionally, traffic agents may exceptionally lift restrictions if traffic conditions permit, although this cannot be considered an operational guarantee.
What happens if a truck circulates through Navarra during the eclipse restriction?
Non-compliance may result in sanctions under Traffic Law and vehicle impoundment. This implies costs for immobilization, towing, storage and cargo paralysis, in addition to the corresponding economic sanction.
Can I circulate on the AP-68 with a truck over 7,500 kg during the eclipse?
Resolution 2499E/2026 excludes certain specific sections of the AP-68 from the ban. It is essential to identify exactly which sections are enabled in the text of the resolution before planning any route on that road during the restricted time slot.
When does the traffic restriction due to the solar eclipse in Navarra enter into force?
The restriction enters into force on the day of the eclipse itself: August 12, 2026, from 17:00 hours, and remains until 23:59 hours of that same day. The resolution was published on July 23, 2026.
Official source
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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-16018