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Road closures across Malaga province after Storm Francis sparks floods and rockfalls

The A-7103, which is the main road connecting Ojen with Marbella, has also been closed after being obstructed by a rock fall.

Last updated: January 5, 2026 12:02 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: January 5, 2026
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Rockfall on the road connecting Marbella with Ojen

Roads have been closed across Malaga province following the passing of Storm Francis overnight.

According to the Provincial Council of Malaga, the MA-8301 road between Estepona and Jubrique, in the Serranía de Ronda, was closed overnight after a landslide completely blocked the carriageway.

Maintenance crews worked through the night to clear the debris, and by Monday traffic was able to pass through using a single lane.

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The A-7103, which is the main road connecting Ojen with Marbella, has also been closed after being obstructed by a rock fall.

The MA-8401 road to Cortes de la Frontera was temporarily closed after a pine tree fell across the road. The obstruction has since been removed.

Drivers should check live traffic reports before setting off on Monday.

Elsewhere, heavy rainfall in Alhaurín de la Torre has forced the closure of several roads and rural tracks, at least for the duration of Monday, due to rising water levels in the Guadalhorce river and nearby streams.

One of the affected routes is the road linking the Zapata district with Malaga Airport, disrupting the M-135 bus service operated by Grupo AVO, which runs between Santa Amalia and Málaga city.

Rockfall on the road connecting Marbella with Ojen

As a result, buses heading towards Malaga will divert via Churriana after passing Zapata, only entering the airport if passengers are travelling there. In the direction of Alhaurín de la Torre, the airport stop has been temporarily suspended.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and are urging drivers to exercise caution and check conditions before travelling.

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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