by Hungary: Truck traffic ban suspended overnight from July 26 to 27 due to heatwave
The Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport, at the request of the national hauliers’ association MKFE, has temporarily relaxed the weekend truck traffic ban for July 26–27 due to the ongoing heatwave. This means that heavy goods vehicles will be allowed to travel freely across Hungary during the night from Saturday to Sunday, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m..
The decision, initiated by industry associations, aims to mitigate the impact of high temperatures on the transport sector and to maintain the continuity of supply chains.
In practice, this means that the weekend driving ban for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 7.5 tonnes will apply in a shortened time frame:
❌ Saturday, July 26 – from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
❌ Sunday, July 27 – from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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 Notice: Weekend Closure of the Považský Chlmec Tunnel on the D3 in Slovakia
Drivers traveling through northern Slovakia this coming weekend should prepare for disruptions. From Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. until the evening of Sunday, July 20, the Považský Chlmec tunnel on the D3 motorway near Žilina will be completely closed.
The closure affects the section between the Žilina Strážov and Žilina Brodno interchanges. The reason is a scheduled technical inspection and maintenance of the tunnel infrastructure – including ventilation, control, and monitoring systems. These works are necessary to ensure traffic safety on this strategic stretch.
During the closure, traffic will be rerouted as follows:
➡️ From the Strážov direction – via national road no. 61 through the center of Žilina,
➡️ From the Brodno direction – via national road no. 11, also through the city.
Traffic jams are expected, especially during peak hours. The disruption will particularly affect transport on the north–south axis, including international freight traffic from Poland heading toward the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
by Traffic Disruptions on the S1 Route – Laliki Tunnel Temporarily Closed
Drivers traveling on the S1 expressway toward the Zwardoń border crossing should prepare for significant traffic disruptions. The road tunnel in Laliki will be temporarily closed to traffic, and detours will be in place for both passenger cars and heavy goods vehicles.
The disruptions will begin on July 21, 2025, at 06:00 and will continue until August 18, 2025, at 06:00. During the closure period, traffic will be redirected to designated detour routes. Drivers are advised to exercise particular caution and follow temporary road signage.
➡️ Heavy goods vehicles will be redirected to other border crossings. The recommended detour route for freight traffic is via Cieszyn.
➡️ Passenger vehicles will be diverted along a local road through the center of Laliki, using the former DK69 route (now a municipal road) between the Rajcza and Laliki interchanges.
by E17 in Belgium closed overnight from July 22 to 23 ➡ Detour routes
During the night from Tuesday, July 22 to Wednesday, July 23, the E17 motorway in Belgium will be completely closed in both directions between the Sint-Niklaas interchange (exit 15) and Kruibeke (exit 16). The closure will be in effect from 10:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. due to roadworks.
Detour routes will be in place during the closure:
➡️ Direction Antwerp: Traffic will be diverted at exit 15 onto the N16, then via the N70 towards Beveren and Melsele, and further along the N419 back to the E17 at the Kruibeke interchange.
➡️ Direction Ghent (Gent): Drivers will be redirected at exit 16 onto the N419 and then via regional roads in the Temse area, returning to the E17 at Sint-Niklaas.
➡️ The Haasdonk exit and entry (15a) will be unavailable during this time.
The Flemish Traffic Centre recommends planning your route in advance. Information signs on the E40 and E19 motorways will advise avoiding the affected stretch of the E17 and using alternative routes.
by A46 in Germany closed in both directions ➡ detours in place
Drivers traveling through North Rhine-Westphalia this coming weekend should prepare for major disruptions. Due to construction work in the Wuppertal-Cronenberg area, the A46 motorway will be completely closed in both directions between the Sonnborner Kreuz interchange and the Wuppertal-Cronenberg exit.
The closure will be in effect from Friday, 25 July 2025 at 9:00 p.m. until Monday, 28 July 2025 at 5:00 a.m.
Alternative detour routes will be in place during the closure:
❌ so-called red dot routes (signposted detours via lower-category roads),
❌ broader detours using the surrounding motorway network.
The works are part of an infrastructure modernization and the expansion of the traffic junction in Wuppertal. The closure affects one of the key sections of the A46, a major east–west connection in the region, so increased traffic volumes are expected on the detour routes.
by Germany: A7 Closure at Horster Dreieck. Major Disruptions on the North–South Route
As of July 10, the A7 motorway has been completely closed in the northbound direction (towards Hamburg) at the Horster Dreieck interchange. The reason? A sudden closure was implemented south of Hamburg, in the direction of Flensburg, after severe structural damage was discovered in a concrete bridge during renovation work near the Horster Dreieck.
The motorway operator decided to completely suspend traffic on this section heading north for safety reasons. There is currently no official information on how long the disruption will last—a detailed technical assessment is underway to determine the extent of the damage and necessary repair measures.
Drivers heading toward Flensburg must use a detour via the parallel A1 motorway. The recommended route leads from Horster Dreieck via signs to the A39 (Lüneburg/Seevetal-Maschen), through the Maschener Kreuz interchange, and back to the A7. Southbound traffic is currently unaffected and flowing normally.
The A7 is one of Germany’s key transport arteries—it connects the southern part of the country with Denmark and handles a massive volume of transit traffic, including international freight. Its partial closure poses a significant challenge for transport companies, especially in the middle of the holiday season, when traffic volumes are even higher. Industry associations are urging transport firms and drivers to closely monitor traffic updates, plan routes flexibly, and account for potential delays in their delivery schedules.
by A4 Closed for the Weekend – Germany Installs Weigh-in-Motion System
From July 18 to 21, 2025, drivers will face major disruptions on the German A4 motorway in the direction of Cologne. The section between the Langerwehe and Düren interchanges will be completely closed due to construction work for the installation of a modern automatic truck weight control system (Weigh-in-Motion).
During this period, the A4 motorway toward Cologne will be fully closed between the Langerwehe and Düren junctions. The closure will begin on Friday at 10:00 p.m. and last until Monday at 5:00 a.m. The reason for the closure is the installation of a state-of-the-art Weigh-in-Motion system designed to automatically monitor the weight of heavy goods vehicles.
This investment, carried out by Autobahn GmbH Rheinland, is part of a pilot program aimed at improving the detection of overloaded vehicles on German motorways.
➡️ A wide detour will be in place during the works: drivers should follow the A44 toward Düsseldorf and then take the A61 toward Koblenz, continuing to the Kerpen motorway interchange.
by A22 Brennero – Additional Saturday Traffic Ban for Trucks from July 5 to August 30
From July 5 to August 30, 2025, an additional traffic ban for heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) over 7.5 tons will be in effect on the A22 Brennero motorway, specifically on the stretch from Vipiteno to the Austrian border. The restriction applies every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and affects only northbound traffic (toward Austria).
The decision was signed by the Government Commissioner for the Autonomous Province of Bolzano and aims to reduce congestion at the Austrian border and to better manage traffic during the peak summer holiday transit period. This ban is Italy’s response to restrictions implemented by Austria on the A13 motorway. It complements the national truck driving ban calendar announced by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) in December 2024, which remains in effect across Italy.
For vehicles already near the border shortly before the ban begins, designated parking areas have been provided:
▪️ SA.DO.BRE parking area in Vipiteno – the main location for stopping and traffic regulation.
▪️ Temporary parking areas, which will be set up by Autobrennero in cooperation with the traffic police or adapted depending on current needs.
The following vehicles are exempt from the ban:
✅ Vehicles used exclusively for the transport of:
– slaughter animals,
– postal deliveries and periodical publications,
– beverages to tourist areas,
– fuel to petrol stations and catering establishments,
– event logistics,
– repair of refrigeration systems (if postponement is not possible),
– towing services, roadside assistance,
– emergency and disaster relief,
– medical aid,
– road maintenance or traffic management on behalf of road authorities,
– road and railway construction,
– public service operations,
– fire brigades,
– waste collection and disposal,
– sewage treatment plant services,
– public transport operators performing scheduled services.
✅ Trips related to:
◾ circuses and other mobile shows,
◾ lighting technicians and public communications professionals – to and from the job site,
◾ non-deferrable trips performed by trucks, tractor-trailer units, or vehicles with trailers belonging to the armed forces,
◾ journeys operated by recognized humanitarian organizations.
✅ Transport as part of combined road-rail freight transport from the point of dispatch to the nearest technically suitable loading station, or from the nearest unloading station to the final destination, and the return journey.
The condition is that the vehicle or its body (e.g., container, swap body) has been or will be transported by rail, which must be evidenced by a properly filled-in transport document. These rules apply analogously to combined road–sea or road–inland waterway transport.
✅ Trips made solely for the transport of goods to or from civil and military airports used for civil aviation purposes.
✅ Trips made solely for the transport of:
– fresh fruits and vegetables,
– fresh milk and dairy products,
– fresh meat and meat products,
– fresh fish and fish products,
– live fish,
– eggs,
– fresh mushrooms,
– fresh baked goods and confectionery,
– fresh herbs (cut or potted),
– ready-to-eat food products.
The exemption also applies to empty runs or return trips connected with the transport of packaging or auxiliary materials for the above product groups.
❗During transport, drivers must carry a consignment note or a delivery list indicating individual unloading points, which must be presented upon inspection. The load status (quantity) must be verifiable both at the start and during transport.
by Catalonia – Reinstatement of Permanent Truck Ban on N-340
The Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) has announced the reinstatement of the permanent traffic ban for heavy goods vehicles over 26 tons on the N-340 road, following the containment of the wildfire situation in the Terres de l’Ebre region.
Due to the spread of the fire, the Fire Department of the Generalitat de Catalunya ordered the complete closure of the C-12 road near Rasquera – a key transportation route in the area. As a result, all truck traffic was diverted to the TV-3022 road, a local route with limited capacity. To prevent traffic gridlock, the authorities decided to temporarily lift the ban on heavy trucks using the N-340 road, which serves as one of the main alternative routes in the region.
Now that the emergency has been resolved, the restriction has been reimposed.
ATENCION: @transit informa del restablecimiento de las #restricciones a #pesados en #N340 una vez constatada una mejora en la evolución del #incendio en #Baixebre que obligó al corte de la #C12 en #Rasquera para garantizar la seguridad de todos.
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by Abolition of the 25-Hour Parking Limit at State-Owned Motorway Parking Areas in Denmark
Since 2018, Denmark has enforced a time limit on truck parking at state-owned motorway rest areas — a maximum of 25 hours. As of January 1, 2026, this restriction will be lifted, as it has been deemed to result in unfair competition for Danish hauliers and to pose administrative enforcement challenges.
We can conclude that the parking rules created competitive inequality for Danish hauliers, as too many foreign drivers avoided paying parking fees. At the same time, enforcing this regulation proved administratively burdensome. Therefore, we have decided to abolish the time limit for parking at these rest areassaid Minister for Transport Thomas Danielsen
He emphasized, however, that this does not mean drivers will be allowed to park or overnight in their vehicles indefinitely, as EU regulations on driving and rest times prohibit taking the regular weekly rest period of at least 45 hours in the vehicle cabin.
Until the end of 2025, enforcement of the parking regulations will remain the responsibility of the Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen), which took over this task from the police in 2019. Starting January 1, 2026, responsibility for enforcing general parking regulations at state-owned motorway rest areas will return to the police.