On the morning of Saturday October 11, several routes remain closed to traffic, including the AP-7. Credit: DGT
The heavy rainfall brought by storm Alice as it passed through the Valencian Community has forced the closure of several road sections across the provinces of Alicante and Valencia. The severe weather has caused flooding, landslides and water accumulation, particularly affecting the Vega Baja area, which recorded some of the heaviest rainfall of the day with torrential intensity.
On the morning of Saturday October 11, several routes remain closed to traffic, including the AP-7 between kilometre 770 and 773 in Pilar de la Horadada. In this case, the tunnel is shut in both directions while maintenance teams work to restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.
According to information provided by the Valencian regional government, as of Friday afternoon, sections of the CV-940, CV-942 and CV-945 remained closed — all in the Vega Baja region — due to waterlogged carriageways. Rockfalls have also been reported on the CV-835 near Novelda and on the CV-941 in the Montesinos area, where traffic has been disrupted.
Roads closed in the province of Alicante
CV-782 (pk 3+000 – 3+000, between Relleu and Torremanzanas): landslides – restricted traffic.
CV-835 (pk 3+100 – 3+100, Novelda): landslides – restricted traffic.
CV-905 (Torrevieja).
CV-940 (pk 5+900 – 7+000, Los Montesinos): flooded road – closed.
CV-942 (pk 0+750, Los Montesinos): flooding – closed.
CV-945 (pk 1+000 – 2+200 / pk 2+800 – 6+200, Los Montesinos–Almoradí): flooding – sections closed.
The storm has caused localised flooding in several roads and streets, with a number of rural paths also closed as a precaution following the red weather alert issued on Friday. Local councils in affected areas have used public statements and social media to advise residents to exercise caution.
Marina Alta
In the north of Alicante province, particularly in the Marina Alta, Denia Local Police have kept several streets closed, including Grupo San Andrés, Camino Fondo and Barranco de l’Alberca, according to the latest update from the council issued at 12.20pm.
After the Valencian Emergency Coordination Centre warned that recent rainfall could affect ravines near the Girona River, Dénia Town Hall announced it would maintain “close monitoring of the riverbed, ravines and roads that could be affected” and urged residents to follow official guidance.
Given the forecast of continued rain on Saturday, Dénia has kept flood-prone areas such as La Marineta, El Llavador, La Bota, La Alberca and Camí del Fondo closed.
Vega Baja
Los Montesinos Local Police reported that access roads to the town are “impassable” due to “a large accumulation of water”. Traffic is described as “impossible and dangerous” on the CV-940 near Los Pérez, with authorities urging residents to limit travel “to essential journeys only”.
In San Miguel de Salinas, the road connecting the town with the Blue Lagoon urbanisation has once again been closed in both directions “to maintain safe driving conditions”.
Meanwhile, the Torrevieja Department of Security and Emergencies has reminded residents “to avoid non-essential travel until traffic has been restored and all roads confirmed safe”.
In Pilar de la Horadada, one of the Vega Baja’s hardest-hit areas, mayor José María Pérez said on Friday afternoon that rainfall was “moderate” and that the urban ravine and La Venta Avenue were effectively channelling the water. He confirmed that “no incidents have been reported.”