by The Reschen Pass closed from October 8 to December 20
The Reschen Pass, connecting South Tyrol in Italy with Tyrol in Austria, will be closed from October 8 to December 20. During this period, traffic will be diverted through Switzerland.
The pass, known as Reschenpass in German or Passo di Resia in Italian, lies at an altitude of 1,500 m and runs along the Inn Valley. A section of the route runs along the B180 in Austria and the SS40 in Italy. An alternative route goes through Switzerland, along E27, which can be accessed via the Austrian roads B184 and B185.
❗ Special time slots have been established for trucks with trailers and vehicles with a length over 6.5 m travelling between the Vinschgau Valley / Val Venosta in South Tyrol and Austria via Martina in Switzerland: from 03:30 to 05:30 and from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The slots can be used after obtaining permission from the Landeck district and the Grisons police.
Local transport of goods between Val Venosta and Austria via Switzerland is exempt from customs formalities. However, transport documents must be presented during inspections.
by German Unity Day on October 3 with HGV restrictions also in Austria and Luxembourg
Since German Unity Day is a nationwide public holiday, there is a driving ban for vehicles with a GVW over 7.5 tons, which is in effect along the entire road network from 00:00 to 10:00 PM.
⭕ Germany – the HGV driving ban will apply from 00:00 to 10:00 PM along the entire road network in all federal states. For a list of exceptions, click HERE.
In order to prevent traffic jams at the borders, Austria and Luxembourg have also introduced restrictions on HGV traffic on this day.
⭕ Austria – the HGV driving ban will be in effect on the A13 motorway towards Germany from 00:00 to 10:00 PM. For a list of exceptions, click HERE.
⭕ Luxembourg – the HGV driving ban will be in effect on all roads leading to Germany between 00:00 and 9:45 PM. For a list of exceptions, click HERE.
by The Mont Blanc Tunnel closed until December 16
The reason for the closure is the complete reconstruction of two portions of the tunnel vault, each with a length of 300 metres.
The Mont Blanc Tunnel, linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy will be closed for 15 consecutive weeks, from 5:00 PM on Monday, September 2, until 5:00 PM on Monday, December 16. During this time traffic will be diverted along the alternative routes shown below: mainly along the A43 motorway, which runs from France to northern Italy through the Fréjus Tunnel, and along the Swiss A2 motorway through the Gotthard Road Tunnel.
A map of diversion route during the closure:
by Hamburg: the Freihafen Elbe Bridge closed to HGV traffic
In order to reduce the load on the Freihafen Elbe Bridge, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has decided to introduce a weight limit. From 26 September, vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes will no longer be allowed to cross the bridge.
The measure has been undertaken because of the current condition of the bridge structure, which is nearly 100 years old.
Diversion routes for vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes run across the new Elbe Bridge, which can be reached via Veddeler Marktplatz and Zweibrückenstrasse.
by Hungary: a change in the weekend HGV driving ban
In response to a request from the Association of Hungarian Road Transporters (MKFE) regarding abnormally hot weather, the Ministry of Transport has partially suspended the HGV driving ban on national roads during the upcoming weekend (August 31 – September 1).
Normally, the HGV driving ban would apply from 3:00 PM on Saturday to 10:00 PM on Sunday, but motivated by the concern for drivers’ health, the Ministry of Transport has decided to introduce a derogation from the ban during the weekend night.
As a result, the ban will be in force:
• from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 31;
• from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday, September 1.
by Czechia: D1 reopened, with a speed limit on around exit 370
The section of D1 motorway near Ostrava – Svinov has been reopened, which means that traffic on the motorway can continue as usual, except for a 60kph speed limit ona 2-kilometer section around exit 370.
The I/60 road has also been reopened in the morning. However, in two places before and at the beginning of Vápenná, traffic will have to continue on the hard shoulder until repairs on the main road have been completed.
Similar difficulties can be expected on the I/44 in the Česká Ves area and the I/46 in Opava, where the bridge is still closed and only accessible to pedestrians.
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by Traffic bans in Spain – detailed list of roads and sections for august 14 and 15
In Spain, traffic bans for trucks are particularly complex as they apply to specific road sections and on certain dates.
These bans are implemented especially during periods of high traffic, such as holidays, festive seasons, and weekends, to ensure smooth traffic flow and road safety. Below is a detailed list of roads and sections where truck traffic bans are in effect in Spain on August 14 and 15. These regulations may vary depending on the region and day of the week, making it crucial to check the latest information before planning a route. It is important for transport companies and drivers to stay informed about current traffic bans, which are often published by local road and transport authorities.
Detailed List of Spanish Traffic Restrictions
by Additional Truck Ban in Bulgaria
On Friday (16.08), from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, due to high temperatures, the movement of trucks over 20 tons will be restricted on road sections in the regions of Ruse, Razgrad, Silistra, and Veliko Tarnovo.
❌In the Ruse region, truck traffic will be restricted on the I-2 road from the exit of Ruse towards Razgrad, between the 12th and 37th kilometers, and on the I-5 road Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo, from the exit of Ruse, between the 6th and 65th kilometers. Traffic will also be halted on the I-5 road from the town of Byala towards Ruse to Ruse itself.
❌In the Razgrad region, truck traffic will be restricted on the secondary road I-2 Ruse – Shumen – Varna between the turn-off to the village of Pisanec and the village of Beli Lom, between the 37th and 93rd kilometers.
❌In the Veliko Tarnovo region, truck traffic over 20 tons will be temporarily restricted on the I-4 road Sevlievo – Veliko Tarnovo – Antonovo, between the village of Novo Selo and the turn-off to the village of Kavlak, between the 101st and 173rd kilometers. Traffic will also be halted on the I-5 road Polski Trambesh – Veliko Tarnovo – Gabrovo, from Polski Trambesh to Debelets, between the 65th and 115th kilometers, and on the II-55 road Debelets – Prevala – Gurkovo, between Debelets and the village of Mishemorkov Khan.
❌In the Silistra region, truck traffic will be temporarily restricted on the I-7 road Silistra – Shumen.
The suspension of truck traffic on selected sections of the national road network in the afternoon, when temperatures are at their highest, is aimed at minimizing the risk of road surface deformation and protecting the lives and health of travelers. Trucks will need to wait off the road at designated locations without obstructing traffic for other road users. The restriction does not apply to vehicles transporting perishable goods, temperature-controlled cargo, live animals, and hazardous materials.
by Czechia: the D1 motorway closed until September 20.
The Czech Road and Motorway Directorate (ŘSD) has extended the closure of the D1 motorway from exit 372 (Bohumín) to 361 (Místecká). The section will remain closed until midnight, September 20.
Until Wednseday, Spetember 18, the D1 motorway was closed up to exit 354 (Rudná) but since then some exits have beenre opened.
Diversions: After exiting the motorway at exit 372 in Bohumín, take road no. 67 and then road no. 647 leading to Ostrava. Then follow directions in your your satnav to return to the motorway.
According to information given by ŘS, HGV traffic trucks is not diverted to the D48 motorway (Cieszyn -> Frydek-Mistek), and drivers can choose routes that suit their needs.
by Poland: the bridge on the Oder in Krosno Odrzańskie closed to HGV traffic
In response to a request from the authorities of Krosno Odrzańskie, the Ministry of Infrastructure has introduced a temporary ban for HGV traffic on the bridge across the Oder river.
The ban came into effect at 11:00 p.m. on September 19, and applies to all vehicles in through traffic.
The measure has been introduced to improve traffic flow and reduce traffic jams in connection with the expected flood wave on the Oder. Diversions have been designated, and drivers are asked to follow the new road signage.
This ban will also facilitate the transport of materials such as sand and water-blocking walls, which are used to protect the town from the upcoming flood wave. Emergency service vehicles are exempt from the ban.