by Bulgaria Introduces New Weight Restrictions on the Petrohan Pass
As of July 4, 2025, a new traffic arrangement for heavy goods vehicles is in effect on the Mezdra–Botevgrad route in Bulgaria.
From this date, the upgraded section of the road between Mezdra and Botevgrad, which runs through the Petrohan Pass, is accessible only to trucks and vehicle combinations with a maximum permissible total weight of under 12 tonnes. Heavier trucks have been redirected to route I‑1, in line with previous commitments made by the Road Infrastructure Agency (API) to residents of the Montana region.
by France – Closure of the A6 and A126 Motorways
As part of its annual infrastructure maintenance program, the Île-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), which manages the national road network in the Paris region, will carry out pavement renovation works on the A6 motorway, between Wissous and Évry-Lisses, and on the A126 motorway, between the municipalities of Champlan and Chilly-Mazarin in the Essonne department.
Due to these planned works, the A6 motorway (Paris to province direction) and the outer carriageway of the A126 will be closed along a 9 km section from Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. until Friday, August 1 at 1:00 p.m., excluding weekends.
To minimize disruption for road users, the closures will only be in effect on weekdays.
To further reduce traffic disruption, diversion routes will be set up in both directions and clearly marked with special signage. Due to the risk of congestion, drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible during the works.
➡️ Detour from A6a/A6b toward Évry-Courcouronnes / Lyon:
Take the A10 toward Les Ulis, then continue along the N104 (outer ring road) to Évry-Courcouronnes, from where you can rejoin the A6.
➡️ Detour from A10 (province → Paris) toward Évry-Courcouronnes / Lyon:
◾ Continue on the A10 toward Paris,
◾ Exit onto A6b, then onto A86 toward Créteil,
◾ Exit at Rungis, return to the A86 toward Versailles, then take the A6b toward the province,
◾ Rejoin the main route via A10 and N104 (outer ring road).
Another phase of the project is scheduled for the autumn, this time in the province to Paris direction. The works will take place from October 20 to November 2, 2025, including weekends.
by Night Closures of Mont Blanc and Fréjus Tunnels – Disruptions on the France–Italy Route
Drivers planning to travel across the Alps on the France–Italy route should prepare for significant disruptions. In June 2025, night closures and alternating (single-lane) traffic are scheduled in two key Alpine tunnels: Mont Blanc and Fréjus.
Mont Blanc Tunnel
The Mont Blanc Tunnel will be completely closed to traffic during night hours – from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. – on the following dates:
❌ June 17, 18, 19, 26, and 30, 2025
❌ Additionally, on June 25, alternating (single-lane) traffic will be in place inside the tunnel, which may cause delays and traffic disruptions.
Fréjus Tunnel
The Fréjus Tunnel will also be subject to restrictions. Complete closures are scheduled for:
❌ June 17 and 18, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
❌ June 21, from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
❌ Alternating (single-lane) traffic will be in effect on June 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, from 10:30 p.m. to 5:15 a.m.
by Hungary: Nighttime truck ban lifted due to heatwave
The Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport, following a request from the national road hauliers’ association MKFE, has temporarily relaxed the weekend truck traffic ban for 5–6 July due to the ongoing heatwave.
The decision was made in consultation with industry stakeholders and aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods. As a result, transport companies will have greater flexibility in scheduling their operations.
Although the ban formally remains in place, a nighttime exemption window has been introduced during which trucks are allowed to move freely. This temporary measure is intended to ease the burden of summer restrictions.
In practice, this means that the driving ban for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes gross weight (GVW) will apply as follows this weekend:
❌ Saturday, 5 July: from 15:00 to 22:00
❌ Sunday, 6 July: from 06:00 to 22:00
General exemptions from Hungary’s truck traffic restrictions:
During the enforcement of the “kamionstop” (truck ban), the following vehicles are completely exempt:
Vehicles transporting:
▪️ live animals
▪️ fresh milk and dairy products
▪️ fresh or frozen meat and meat products
▪️ fresh bread
▪️ perishable foodstuffs
▪️ eggs
▪️ fresh (unprocessed) vegetables and fruits
▪️ grains and grain products
▪️ Empty vehicles: en route to pick up the above cargo or returning from delivery (provided the vehicle is purpose-built for transporting such goods)
❗IMPORTANT: Additional summer exemption for returning trucks
Throughout July and August, trucks returning from abroad are allowed to travel from the national border to their company base in Hungary or to their first unloading point, even during the general truck ban.
However, this exemption does not apply on the following 19 specific road sections during weekends and public holidays:
a) M7 motorway – along its entire length
b) Main Road 2 – from Budapest to 39+150 km, and M2 – from the junction with Roads 2 and 12 to Parassapuszta
c) Expressway 2/A – entire section
d) Main Road 6 – between Dunaújváros and Budapest
e) Main Road 7
f) Main Road 10 – between Dorog and Budapest
g) Main Road 11 – between Esztergom and Budapest
h) Main Road 12 – entire section
i) Road 1201 – entire section
j) Main Road 51 – between the junction with Road 510 and Dömsöd
k) Main Road 71 – entire section
l) Main Road 76 – between junctions with Roads 71 and 7, and between Zalaapáti and Road 71
m) Main Road 55 – between Alsónyék and Baja
n) Main Road 82 – from Road 8 to Veszprémvarsány
o) Main Road 84 – from Sümeg to Road 71
p) Main Road 33 – from Dormánd to Debrecen
q) Main Road 86 – between Jánossomorja and Nemesbőd, and between Körmend and Zalabaksa
r) Main Road 37 – between Miskolc and Sátoraljaújhely
s) Main Road 38 – between the junction with Road 37 and Rakamaz
by France: Truck Ban on A40 – Vuache Tunnel Closed from 4 to 11 July
From 4 to 11 July 2025, truck drivers should expect significant disruptions on the A40 motorway in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Due to renovation works, the Vuache Tunnel will be completely closed to all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW – including both trucks and buses. The restriction applies to the section between the Eloise interchange (Exit 11) and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois (Exit 13).
Detours for long-distance transport:
➡️ From Italy to Lyon/Paris: take the Scientrier exit → A410 → A41 → A43
➡️ From Switzerland to Lyon/Paris: continue on A41 → A43
➡️ From Lyon/Paris to Italy: follow A43 → A41 → A410
Detours for local traffic:
➡️ Towards Chamonix: mandatory exit at Exit 11 (Eloise) → follow diversion route S8
➡️ Towards Paris/Mâcon: mandatory exit at Exit 13 (Saint-Julien-en-Genevois) → follow diversion route S1
by Tour de France 2025: Road Closures & Traffic Restrictions in Northern France and Normandy
From 5 to 10 July 2025, the Tour de France will traverse northern France and Normandy. As a result, professional drivers should expect significant traffic disruptions, including full closures of national roads and motorway exits. Numerous parking bans and restricted access to city centers will also be in effect.
Early closures are set to begin on Saturday, 5 July, coinciding with the Tour’s start in Lille. That morning through afternoon, portions of the RN356 (Lille – Exit 2), A21 (Lens – Exits 11 & 12), and A25 (Steenvoorde, Méteren, Armentières) will be closed. Exit 9 (Erquinghem‑Lys) may also be closed, pending decisions by local authorities.
Stage 1 (Lille – Lille), Saturday, 5 July 2025
Start and finish in Lille. The following sections will be closed:
Stage 2 (Lauwin‑Plancque – Boulogne‑sur‑Mer), Sunday, 6 July 2025
On Sunday, 6 July, the RN25 north of Arras will be completely closed – between the RN25/RD937 roundabout and the RN25/RD939 interchange. Disruptions are expected from approximately 10:00 to 14:00.
Stage 3 (Valenciennes – Dunkerque), Monday, 7 July 2025
Closures will occur at the following locations:
Stage 4 – Tuesday, 8 July 2025 (Amiens → Rouen)
On Tuesday, 8 July, the peloton runs from Amiens to Rouen, resulting in road closures across 17 communes in the Eure department and access restrictions in Rouen. The heaviest disruptions are expected between 13:00 and 16:30. Parking bans in Rouen are in place from 2 July, and access restrictions will be enforced on 8 July from 12:00 to 18:00.
Stage 5 – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 (Caen → Caen)
On 9 July, both start and finish will occur in Caen. The entire route will be largely closed to traffic from 08:00 to 18:00. This especially affects the finish area around Place Foch and the Hastings, port, university, and Chemin Vert districts. Exit 6 from the ring road (Vallée des Jardins) will be partially closed in the Cherbourg → Paris direction. Access to the city center will be practically impossible.
Stage 6 – Thursday, 10 July 2025 (Bayeux → Vire‑Normandie)
The final stage in the region, Bayeux to Vire-Normandie, on 10 July will include the closure of the A84 exit at Villers-Bocage from 08:00 to approximately 14:00. Parking bans and traffic restrictions will also apply in Bayeux and Vire-Normandie.
All closures are subject to time adjustments, depending on race progression and official decisions. In practice, roads will be impassable at least 2 hours before the publicity caravan* passes and for up to 1 hour after the last rider has passed. Regional authorities and emergency services are on standby—but carriers and drivers should strictly avoid travel within impacted zones during these dates.
*Publicity caravan (Fr. caravane publicitaire) refers to the fleet of sponsor vehicles traveling the route approximately 1.5–2 hours ahead of the peloton. They distribute promotional items and advertise brands, and due to their size and requirements, roads must be closed well in advance of the stage. For professional drivers, this can mean multi-hour disruptions to main routes and complete loss of alternative exits or roads.
by Bulgaria Introduces Temporary Truck Traffic Ban Due to Heatwave
In response to a forecasted heatwave announced by the Bulgarian Meteorological Service, a temporary traffic ban for heavy vehicles over 20 tons will be reinstated in Bulgaria from July 5 to July 8, 2025 (Saturday to Tuesday). The restrictions will apply to selected road sections.
The ban will be in effect daily from 13:00 to 21:00.
Affected regions (provinces):
▪️ Vidin
▪️ Pleven
▪️ Veliko Tarnovo
▪️ Stara Zagora
▪️ Ruse
▪️ Razgrad
▪️ Shumen
The restrictions are aimed at protecting road surfaces from damage, particularly the formation of ruts, which may occur during extreme temperatures exceeding 35°C. During the ban hours, trucks will be allowed to wait off the road in designated areas, without obstructing traffic.
Exemptions from the ban:
▪️ Transport of perishable food
▪️ Temperature-controlled cargo
▪️ Transport of live animals
▪️ Transport of dangerous goods
by Italy: Additional truck ban on A22 before Austrian border tomorrow
The authorities of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano in Italy have imposed a temporary traffic ban for heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of over 7.5 tons on the A22 motorway heading towards the Austrian border.
The restrictions will be in force on the following dates: Thursday, May 29; Monday, June 9; and Thursday, June 19, 2025 – from 00:00 to 22:00. The ban applies to trucks over 7.5 tons traveling on the northern section of the A22 motorway from Vipiteno to the Austrian border. Vehicles already on this section at the start of the ban may stop at the SA.DO.BRE parking area in Vipiteno or other designated parking areas, according to the instructions of the local road police.
The purpose of the ban is to ensure traffic flow and safety on the Brenner motorway during periods of increased traffic due to public holidays in Austria and Germany, where similar restrictions are also in place.
Source: Decree of the Bolzano Chamber of Commerce
by Slovakia: Exemption from the driving ban on July 5
At the request of ČESMAD Slovakia, the Slovak police have agreed to introduce an exemption from the truck traffic ban on the national holiday – July 5.
Thanks to this exemption, all trucks entering Slovakia from selected neighboring countries will be allowed to travel on motorways, expressways, first-class roads, and international routes – provided that their final destination is within Slovak territory (e.g., company headquarters or unloading location).
by Summer truck driving bans in Macedonia
From July 1 to August 31, temporary summer traffic restrictions apply on national roads in Macedonia for heavy goods vehicles with a total weight over 15 tons during weekends and days with extremely high temperatures.
Ban hours:
▪️ Fridays from 17:00 to 22:00
▪️ Saturdays from 09:00 to 18:00
▪️ Sundays from 09:00 to 22:00
On days of extreme heat, as defined by the Ministry of Health, the ban also applies Monday through Thursday from 11:00 to 17:00.
The restriction does not apply to vehicles transporting animals, flowers, humanitarian aid, grain and grain products, perishable goods, fuels and oil derivatives, dangerous goods, or to vehicles carrying out transport for companies contracted by the Public Enterprise for State Roads to implement road projects.
❌On the A2 national road, on the section Skopje – Ohrid – Skopje (valid until September 1), there is a ban on the movement of heavy goods vehicles with a total weight over 7.5 tons during weekends, at the following times:
▪️ Fridays from 15:00 to 22:00
▪️ Saturdays from 07:00 to 12:00 and from 18:00 to 24:00
▪️ Sundays from 07:00 to 22:00
This special traffic regime is introduced for the summer period to avoid congestion on the road leading to the most visited tourist destination in the Republic of Macedonia, to reduce queues at toll stations, and to ensure smooth traffic flow for tourists. The restriction does not apply to vehicles transporting live animals, flowers, humanitarian aid, grain and grain products, and perishable goods.