Snow and Ice Restrictions Ease but Safety Measures Persist in Morbihan and Côtes-d'Armor

As of January 6, 2026, French departments of Morbihan and Côtes-d'Armor have seen a reduction in snow and ice vigilance levels, prompting changes to transport restrictions while maintaining safety precautions. Morbihan was downgraded to yellow vigilance (level 2) by 11 a.m., leading to the lifting of the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) ban on national roads. However, HGVs over 7.5 tonnes must still reduce speed by 20 km/h and are prohibited from overtaking on all roads. School transport remains suspended for the day due to lingering road hazards. The prefect has urged road users to exercise caution, monitor weather updates, and observe traffic restrictions amid ongoing risks from snow and ice. In the neighboring department of Côtes-d'Armor, conditions remain challenging with difficult circulation reported. While HGVs are now allowed on roads with similar restrictions, school transportation has resumed. Authorities issued safety guidelines including salting sidewalks, monitoring traffic via Bison Futé and Inforoutes22, adjusting driving behavior to weather conditions, and avoiding continuous use of combustion heaters at home. Both prefects emphasize vigilance and careful planning to mitigate hazardous travel conditions caused by recent snowfall and freezing temperatures.