by Hungary: closure of the Pentele Bridge
On Friday, April 11 at 5:00 p.m., the Pentele Bridge on the M8 route, which connects Dunaújváros and Dunavecse, will be completely closed. The work will last until 7:00 p.m on Sunday, April 13. During the closure, no vehicles will be able to cross the bridge.
The bridge needs to be closed to enable modernization work, which involves the replacement of the load-bearing elements of the bridge structure and the rebuilding of its technical infrastructure. The renovation will be carried out in stages throughout the year during similar weekend closures.
A diversion route has been for heavy goods vehicles with a GVW up to 40 tons, along the national road no. 52, across the bridge between Solt and Dunaföldvár, which the only alternative bridge crossing in the region, located approximately 15 km south of the M8 route.
by Poland: a temporary through traffic ban in Tarnów – diversions for HGVs with GVW over 16 tons
Because of the expansion of Lwowska Street in Tarnów, the Municipal Roads and Transport Authority has introduced temporary traffic restrictions, including a through traffic ban for HGVs with a GVW over 16 tons.
The expansion of Lwowska Street will involve the construction of a roundabout, accompanied by alternate closures of some lanes, which may cause traffic jams and affect road safety. This is why the following diversion routes have been designated for vehicles with a GVW over 16t intending to pass through the city along the north-south or south-north axis:
➡️ Vehicles coming from Rzeszów and bound for Kielce will be diverted along the southern bypass (DK94) to the junction along Krakowska Street, then turning into Czerwona Street, and on along Czerwonych Klonów and Kwiatkowskiego (DW973) to the “Tarnów Mościce” junction. The diversion continues along the A4 motorway to the “Tarnów Centrum” junction, and further on towards Kielce or Rzeszów.
➡️ Vehicles coming from Kielce and bound for Rzeszów, Pilzno and Jasło will be diverted along the same route, staring from the “Tarnów Centrum” junction onto the A4 motorway, and then to the “Tarnów Mościce” junction and DW973 towards Mościce. After a right turn into Czerwonech Klonów and Czerwona, the diversion continues until the junction along Krakowska Street and the bypass (DK94) towards Lwowska.
Entry into the city
Vehicles with a GVW over 16 tonnes, with the point of loading or unloading located in Tarnów:
➡️ coming from the south, will be allowed to enter the Zesłańców Sybiru roundabout (intersection of Lwowska, Okrężna and Marusarz streets),
➡️coming from the north, will be allowed to enter the Reagana roundabout (intersection of Al. Jana Pawła II with Ablewicza Street).
Exceptional permits
In special cases it will be possible to obtain an access card, which will enable entry into the city beyond B-5 signs (no entry for vehicles with a specified total weight). Additionally, the authorities are considering the possibility of enabling trucks to pass through the city outside rush hours – in the evening and at night.
by Slovakia tightens border controls – longer queues for HGVs
In an effort to limit the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary have introduced temporary sanitary border checks, which are already affecting traffic flow and causing delays to road freight transport.
Czechia and Austria tighten border controls – new rules for lorries
On March 27, Slovakia introduced obligatory vehicle disinfection using special pools and spray devices. The measure causes traffic jams and delays at the borders, slows down the flow of traffic entering and leaving Slovakia. Drivers are advised to keep track of the situation on the Stellacentra website and plan their routes well in advance.
Austria closes 23 border crossings
Since 5 April, Austria has temporarily closed the following 23 border crossings with Slovakia and Hungary
Closed Austria-Slovakia border crossings:
➡️ Angern/March – Záhorská Ves
➡️ Schloss Hof – Devínska Nová Ves
Closed Austria-Hungary border crossings:
➡️ Andau – Jánossomorja
➡️ Andau – Kapuvár (access to the bridge in Andau)
➡️ Baumgarten – Sopron
➡️ Deutsch Jahrndorf – Rajka
➡️ Deutschkreutz – Harka
➡️ Deutschkreutz – Nagycenk
➡️ Halbturn – Várbalog
➡️ Halbturn – Várbalog (Albertkazmerpuszta)
➡️ Klostermarienberg – Ólmod
➡️ Loipersbach – Ágfalva
➡️ Lutzmannsburg – Zsira
➡️ Lutzmannsburg (Rebberg) – Zsira
➡️ Lutzmannsburg (Therme) – Zsira
➡️ Neckenmarkt – Harka
➡️ Nickelsdorf – Rajka
➡️ Nikitsch – Sopronkövesd
➡️ Nikitsch – Zsira
➡️ Ritzing (Helenenschacht) – Sopron (Brannbergbánya)
➡️ Schattendorf – Ágfalva
➡️ Sieggraben (Herrentisch) – Sopron (Görbehalomtelep)
➡️ Wallern – Kapuvár (access to Wallern Bridge)
Temporary reintroduction of border controls
Slovakia has also decided to reintroduce border checks along its border with Hungary from April 8 to May 7, from 00:00 to 24:00. The following border crossings will be closed starting from 0:00 on April 8:
➡️ Čunovo – Rajka
➡️ Radvaň nad Dunajom – Neszmély
➡️ Chľaba – Ipolymadásd
➡️ Salka – Letkés
➡️ Ipelské Predmostie – Drégelypalánk
➡️ Vrbovka – Őrhalom
➡️ Trenč – Rároš – Rárospuszta
➡️ Lenartovce – Bánréve
➡️ Dlhá Ves / Domica – Aggtelek
➡️ Kechnec – Abaujvár
➡️ Trstená pri Hornáde–Kéked
➡️ Skároš – Hollóháza
➡️ Michaľany – Alsóregmec
➡️ Streda nad Bodrogom – Karos
➡️ Veľký Horeš – Nagyrozvágy
➡️ Veľké Trakany – Zemplénagárd
by Czechia and Austria tighten border controls – new rules for lorries
Today, April 4, marks the entry into force of of new, stricter rules for lorries crossing the border with Slovakia. Additional restrictions have also been introduced by Austrian, which has decided to temporarily close several border crossings with Slovakia and Hungary.
Czech-Slovakian
In an effort to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the Czech Republic has introduced the obligation of disinfection and limited the number of border crossings available for road transport.
Heavy goods vehicles, regardless of the type of cargo being transported, are only allowed to use five border crossings to enter the Czech Republic:
✅ Lanžhot – Brodské
✅ Starý Hrozenkov – Drietoma
✅ Bílá-Bumbálka – Makov
✅ Mosty u Jablunkova – Svrčinovec
✅ Hodonín – Holič
Every vehicle with a GVW over 3.5 tonnes will undergo mandatory disinfection at these border crossings. The first four crossings are designated for transports subject to veterinary inspection, including transports of animals, animal products and animal feed. Such trabsport will undergo more stringent disinfection procedures.
These measures may affect travel times and international logistics. The limited number of border crossings and additional inspections may cause delays at the border. Hauliers and freight forwarders should take this into account when planning routes and deliveries.
Austria closes some border crossings with Slovakia and Hungary
In order to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, in particular its spread to Austria’s border regions, some border crossings will be temporarily closed from April 5. The police ask travellers to understand that no further details will be announced regarding the time of border checks, the number of deployed staff, the form of checks at different locations. The regulation comes into effect on the day of announcement and will apply until 20 May inclusive.
✅ The following border crossings with Slovakia are temporarily closed:
◾ Angern-March/Záhorská Ves
◾ Schloss Hof/Devínska Nová Ves
✅ The following border crossings with Hungary are temporarily closed:
◾ Andau – Jánossomorja
◾ Andau – Kapuvár (access to the Andau bridge)
◾ Baumgarten – Sopron
◾ Deutsch Jahrndorf – Rajka
◾ Deutschkreutz – Harka
◾ Deutschkreutz – Nagycenk
◾ Halbturn – Várbalog
◾ Halbturn – Várbalog (Albertkázmérpuszta)
◾ Klostermarienberg-Olmod
◾ Loipersbach – Ágfalva
◾ Lutzmannsburg – Zsira
◾ Lutzmannsburg (Rebberg) – Zsira
◾ Lutzmannsburg (Therme) – Zsira
◾ Neckenmarkt – Harka
◾ Nickelsdorf – Rajka
◾ Nikitsch – Sopronkövesd
◾ Nikitsch – Zsira
◾ Ritzing (Helenenschacht) – Sopron (Brennebergbánya)
◾ Schattendorf – Ágfalva
◾ Sieggraben (Herrentisch) – Sopron (Görbehalomtelep)
◾ Wallern – Kapuvár (access to Wallern Bridge)
by Hungary: renovation of the M1
MKIF (Magyar Koncessziós Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Zrt.), the Hungarian company responsible for the country’s road infrastructure, has published a list of rest areas for lorry drivers along the section of the M1 motorway located in the counties of Fejér and Komárom-Esztergom.
The list, which includes information about average parking occupancy in each rest area, has been prepared to help lorry drivers choose the best place to park. In view of the upcoming construction works (expansion to three lanes), the use of the M1 motorway will become more problematic.
The expansion of the M1 motorway, scheduled to take place from May 2025 to August 2029, will involve intensive construction works that will significantly affect the daily lives of drivers and residents of the surrounding areas. According to the police, there are already serious problems with parking along the motorway, which is why lorry drivers are finding it difficult to plan a stop in the right place. In order to address this problem, the Komárom-Esztergom Regional Police Headquarters has reviewed all rest areas for buses and lorries located along this motorway section to collect information that can help drivers of transport companies choose the best place for a rest.
The police point out that the current parking lots along the motorway do not have enough spaces for lorries to park properly. As a result, they are often forced to park against the regulations, which creates an indirect risk of accidents. Hauliers are therefore asked to consider using lorry parking lots located near the motorway. The police will continue to enforce parking regulations and, if necessary, impose penalties on drivers who do not comply with them.
<h2<M1 – Fejér
➡️ The section of the M1 motorway in the county of Fejér stretches from km 29+670 to km 50+660. There are two junctions along this section:
– Bicske (39 km)
– Szárliget (48 km)
Both of them connect with national road no. 1. At km 43 there is a parking lot called Óbarok, from which drivers can enter road 8101 and parallel lanes.
Rest areas and parking lots on the Fejér section
➡️P 43 km: Óbarok – Autohof Kaminonterminál
Capacity: 100 lorries (max. 120)
First 2 hours: free
Cost of parking for 24 hours: 14 euros
Average occupancy: approx. 40%
➡️National road no. 1 (33+775 km, next to the Spar logistics centre) – Steiner Autohof Kft
Capacity: 100 lorries (max. 120)
First 2 hours: free
Cost of parking for 24 hours: 10 euros
Average occupancy: approx. 70%
➡️Other parking options
On the national road no. 1 (27+300 km, 29+912 km, 37+600 km)
Tesco and Lidl parking lots in Bicske – can be used but consitute private roads that have been made available to the public
M1 – Komárom-Esztergom
➡️The section of the M1 motorway in the Komárom-Esztergom district stretches from km 50+649 to km 100+290 and includes:
– 5 road junctions
– 12 rest areas
◾Rest areas and parking lots (right side)
➡️ 54 km: Harkályos – 21 cars / 0 lorries – average occupancy: 60%
➡️ 57 km: Turul – 28 cars / 7 lorries / 1 bus – average occupancy: 80%
➡️ 65 km: Remeteségi – 33 cars / 4 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 72 km: Grébics – 19 cars / 7 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 83 km: Igmánd – 19 cars / 5 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️94 km: Concó – 40 cars / 10 lorries – average occupancy: 90%
◾ Rest areas and parking lots (left side)
➡️ 54 km: Harkályos – 21 cars / 0 lorries – average occupancy: 80%
➡️ 57 km: Turul – 24 cars / 7 lorries / 1 bus – average occupancy: 80%
➡️ 65 km: Remeteségi – 37 cars / 7 lorries / 1 bus – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 72 km: Grébics – 19 cars / 5 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 83 km: Igmánd – 19 cars / 5 lorries – average occupancy: 100%
➡️ 94 km: Concó – 74 cars / 20 lorries / 2 buses – average occupancy: 100%
Alternative parking lots near the motorway
➡️ National road no. 13 (2+800 km, at the Orlen station)
Capacity: 150 cars / 50 lorries / 50 buses
average occupancy: 30%
➡️ Truck Parking Tata
Capacity: 200 lorries
average occupancy: 50%
➡️Ring Road in Tata
Capacity: 50 lorries
average occupancy: 50%
➡️Ipari Park in Tatabánya
Capacity: 50 cars / 30 lorries
average occupancy: 50%
➡️Bábolna, Ács (8151 km, at the road junction)
average occupancy: 90%
by Poland: an HGV driving ban in Pruszcz Gdański
After months of talks and analyses, the Municipal Office of Pruszcz Gdański has finally decided that vehicle with a GVM over 20 tonnes will be prohibited from passing through the town. The transit ban on Grunwaldzka Street will come into effect before Easter, on 18 April.
The meeting during which the decision was made was attended by representatives of the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways, local government officials, Magdalena Sroka MP, the police and the municipal guard.
The ban is a measure designed to eliminate HGV traffic through the town along the national road no. 91, which negatively affects the safety and quality of life of residents – Janusz Wróbel, the mayor of Pruszcz Gdański
The ban will apply to the section of Grunwaldzka Street from the intersection with Zastawna Street to Świętego Wojciecha Street. This means that lorry drivers will have to use the S6 and S7 expressways and the Gdańsk Południe junction. In justified cases local entrepreneurs and residents will be able to keep using Grunwaldzka Street after obtaining an electronic permit.
Key facts about the permit system:
✅ It will enable quick verification by the police and the city guard via a QR code or the registration number.
✅ Entrepreneurs and residents can apply for a permit at id.pruszcz-gdanski.pl.
✅ It is also possible to apply using a paper form.
✅ No need to visit the office – decisions will be sent electronically.
The permit system will be introduced not just to monitor the use of Grunwaldzka Street, but also in other streets where tonnage restrictions are already in effect.
by Disaster on Norway’s E6: Detour Extends Route by Over 300 km
A major rockslide has completely blocked both directions of the E6 highway in Rosten (Gudbrandsdalen region), one of Norway’s most vital transport arteries. The incident has brought transit traffic to a standstill, forcing carriers to take lengthy detours, leading to increased costs and operational challenges.
The landslide occurred overnight between March 30 and 31. A massive rockfall, plummeting from a height of approximately 50 meters, swept down boulders, trees, and soil, completely obstructing the roadway. The E6 serves as a key north-south transport corridor, connecting the regions of Trøndelag, Møre og Romsdal, and Oslo with southern Norway and Sweden. Geologists from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) are currently assessing the site, but there is no clear timeline for reopening the road. Officials warn that clearing the debris and securing the slope could take considerable time.
The Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) responded immediately to the crisis. NLF regional director Guttorm Tysnes has urged authorities to temporarily allow modular truck combinations on county roads 27 (via Venabygdsfjellet) and 29 (Folldal–Hjerkinn). He emphasizes that these routes are already accessible to heavy vehicle combinations up to 24 meters in length and 60 tons in weight, which would enable standard modular transport units (TSL) to pass.
For carriers who regularly rely on the E136, the detour through Østerdalen adds as much as 340 kilometers to their round-trip journey. This makes it significantly more difficult to comply with drivers’ working hours and results in substantial additional costs says Tysnes.
Østerdalen Detour – The Only Alternative
Norwegian road authorities have identified national road 3 (Rv. 3) in Østerdalen as the only viable detour:
➡️ From the south: E6 Kolomoen – Rv. 3 Elverum – Rv. 3 Østerdalen – E6 Ulsberg
➡️ From the north: E6 Ulsberg – Rv. 3 Østerdalen – E6 Kolomoen
➡️ From the west: E6 Dombås – E6 Ulsberg – Rv. 3 Elverum – E6 Kolomoen
Drivers and transport operators are urged to plan their routes ahead of time and stay updated with announcements from Norwegian road authorities.
by A7 in Hamburg and the Elbe Tunnel – Full Weekend Closure
This coming weekend, drivers traveling on the A7 motorway near Hamburg must prepare for significant disruptions. From March 28 to March 31, the section between the Hamburg-Stellingen and Hamburg-Heimfeld interchanges will be completely closed in both directions, including the Elbe Tunnel.
The full closure, lasting 55 hours, is necessary to carry out work related to the installation of new overhead traffic sign gantries and updating the traffic control system in the Elbe Tunnel. According to Autobahn GmbH, the new software aims to improve safety and traffic flow in this critical transport corridor for northern Germany.
⭕ Closure of the A7 motorway between Flensburg and Hanover in both directions:
▪️ From Friday, March 28, at 10:00 PM to Monday, March 31, at 5:00 AM.
⭕ Gradual closure of on-ramps and off-ramps at the following interchanges:
Hamburg-Stellingen, Hamburg-Volkspark, Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg-Othmarschen, Hamburg-Waltershof, and Hamburg-Heimfeld
▪️ Starting Friday, March 28, from 9:00 PM.
Detour routes will be designated for drivers, but it is strongly advised to avoid traveling through Hamburg during the closure period.
by A complete closure of the bridge on the border between Romania and Bulgaria
The road-rail bridge over the Danube connecting Giurgiu (Romania) and Ruse (Bulgaria) will be closed on March 27, starting from 9:00 AM. During the closure is required to enable concreting spaces between new road panels.
The bridge will be reopened to car traffic the same day at 12:00, but drivers of HGVs will have to wait until 9:00 AM on March 28. All drivers are advised to plan their route in advance to avoid traffic jams and long waits near the bridge.
by Belgium: the Bolivar Tunnel in Antwerp closed for 10 nights
The Bolivar Tunnel, which connects Leien with the A112 motorway and the Antwerp ring road (R1), is scheduled for maintenance work between the 16th and 28th February. In this period, the tunnel shaft leading out of the city will be closed between 9pm and 6am. No work will be conducted on the nights from Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday.
Further closures are planned in March, in each case from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM:
• March 16: in the direction of the city centre;
• March 17: in both directions;
• March 18: in both directions;
• March 19: in both directions;
• March 20: in the direction of the city centre.
Diversion routes along normal roads (as opposed to tunnels, bridges or overpasses) will always be available during the closures.