by Transit Through Hungary Only on Designated Routes. Official Map of Transit Corridors
As of 1 January 2026, new rules apply in Hungary concerning the transit of heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 tonnes.
Under the new regulation, trucks covered by these provisions must travel exclusively on motorways, expressways, or officially designated urban transit routes, from the moment they enter the country until they leave it. This effectively eliminates the possibility of freely choosing local roads for international transit. Leaving the designated network is permitted only in strictly defined situations, where it is necessary to reach a loading or unloading location or a parking area in order to take the mandatory driver breaks and rest periods. At the same time, the use of roads running through residential areas is explicitly prohibited, even in such exceptional cases.
The Hungarian authorities justify the introduction of these restrictions by the need to reduce noise, exhaust emissions, and the risk of road accidents in populated areas. This represents another example of the increasingly common policy in Europe of diverting heavy transit traffic onto higher-class roads and away from local communities. In practice, this will result in a greater concentration of heavy vehicle traffic on the main transport corridors.
A key element of the new regulations is the officially published map of the transit route network, valid from 1 January 2026 and available in English. The document precisely indicates the roads on which heavy vehicles may travel in transit through Hungary and should become a primary route-planning tool for transport operators and carriers.
by France introduces truck driving ban in 38 departments. From Wednesday 4:00 a.m.
The French Minister of Transport, Philippe Tabarot, has announced a temporary ban on heavy goods vehicles in 38 departments due to severe winter weather conditions. The restrictions will come into force on Wednesday from 4:00 a.m.
The ban covers a wide area from the Charente department to the Belgian border, including Centre-Val de Loire and the Île-de-France region. According to weather forecasts, 3–7 cm of snow is expected across most affected departments, with up to 15 cm in the Ardennes. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly, particularly during the morning hours.
The decision follows a series of serious road accidents linked to the winter weather. Since the start of the snow episode, at least seven fatalities have been reported on roads in regions including Île-de-France, Brittany and Landes.
⚠️ Important for drivers:
• The ban applies to heavy goods vehicles (local exceptions may apply).
• On the A63 motorway, traffic towards the France–Spain border remains suspended.
• Drivers are advised not to plan transit through the affected departments during the ban period.
The situation remains dynamic and restrictions may be extended or expanded depending on weather developments.
by Slovakia: Exception to the truck driving ban during the upcoming public holidays
The Presidium of the Police Corps of the Slovak Republic has granted a special permit allowing heavy goods vehicles to operate on 24, 25 and 26 December, as well as on 1 and 6 January 2026, despite the ban on traffic being in force. The decision was taken following a request submitted by ČESMAD Slovakia.
Slovakia has introduced an exception to the truck driving ban on 24, 25 and 26 December 2025 and on 1 and 6 January 2026. Entry into the country will be permitted only within two time windows: 00:00–09:00 and 16:00–24:00. The permit applies exclusively to vehicles entering Slovakia from neighbouring countries and travelling to a destination within Slovakia – for example for unloading, to a base, or to a permanent parking facility. This is not a transit permit, and traffic outside the designated time windows remains prohibited.
ČESMAD Slovakia pointed out that a complete lack of access on public holidays would hinder the execution of deliveries and drivers’ return to base. The police accepted the request, emphasising their support for the transport industry.
The information on driving bans is provided for guidance only. Ultimately, the binding regulations and their interpretation are those applied by the local authorities. For the full list of bans and detailed information, please refer to trafficban.com.
by Winter Restrictions for Diversion Traffic in Tyrol
From 20 December 2025, Tyrol will introduce transit traffic restrictions on selected secondary roads in the districts of Schwaz, Kufstein, Reutte, Imst (Nassereith), and in the Innsbruck / Innsbruck Land area.
The restrictions aim to reduce excessive diversion traffic, ensure the safety of residents, and maintain smooth traffic flow and deliveries within towns. The bans do not apply to destination, origin, or local traffic, which includes residents, suppliers, commuters, and tourist traffic. Highway exits will remain open.
Details of the bans by district
⭕ Schwaz:
◾ Restricted roads:
– L294 Bruckerstraße: from km 0.020 within Reith im Alpbachtal to km 2.320 within Bruck am Ziller, and from the beginning of Zillerstraße in Bruck am Ziller to the southwest corner of parcel no. 1940 in Hart im Zillertal (Zillerstraße / L298 Harterstraße intersection).
– L7 Jenbacher Straße (Kasbach): direction Jenbach.
– Entry bans in towns: Strass, Schlitters, Fügen-Gagering, Fügen, Uderns, Hart, Bruck im Zillertal.
◾ Period: 20 December 2025 – 6 April 2026, Saturdays 07:00–19:00, and 6 January 2026 during the same hours.
⭕ Kufstein:
◾ Restricted roads:
– L211 Unterinntalstraße (Kirchbichl/Langkampfen) – towards Kufstein
– L211 Unterinntalstraße (Kirchbichl/Langkampfen) – towards Mariastein
– L295 Buchberger Straße (Ebbs) – from km 3.0 towards Niederndorf
– “Alte Erler Straße” (Niederndorf) – branch from L209 towards Niederndorf
– Gemeindestraße Endach/Kufstein – from the roundabout “Kufstein Süd/B173/Krankenhaus” towards Bezirkskrankenhaus Kufstein
– Road from Eiberg towards Kufstein – from the Eibergstraße/Gemeindestraße Eibergstraße roundabout (B173 – Bayrischer Hof)
– Einfangstraße – branch from B171 northwards
◾ Period: 20 December 2025 – 6 April 2026, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 07:00-19:00
⭕ Reutte:
◾ Restricted roads:
– L288 Pinswanger Straße – from the intersection with L396 Weißhausstraße (km 6.250 + 35 m) towards Pinswang and Pflach
– L69 Reuttener Straße – from km 9.750 (Vils junction area) towards Pflach to the Wiesbichl roundabout in Pflach
– L288-0-A1 – access road to Pflach from the B179 Fernpassstraße exit (Reutte Nord) towards Pflach to the Wiesbichl roundabout in Pflach
◾ Period: 20 December 2025 – 6 April 2026, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 07:00-19:00
◾ Exceptions:
– On L288 Pinswanger Straße, local traffic in the Reutte, Lechtal, and Tannheimer Tal valleys is exempt, including residents and visitors.
– On L69 Reuttener Straße and the access road to Pflach from Reutte Nord exit (B179), local traffic in the Reutte, Lechtal, and Tannheimer Tal valleys is also exempt.
– Fernpass (B179) is not affected by the bans.
⭕ Nassereith (Imst district):
◾ Restricted road: Ing. Kastnerstraße – Kranewitterplatz – Karl-Mayerstraße (through the center of Nassereith)
◾ Period: 20 December 2025 – 6 April 2026, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 07:00-19:00
◾ Exceptions: Fernpass (B179) is not affected by the bans
⭕ Innsbruck/ Innsbruck Land:
◾ Restricted roads:
➡️ Ampass and Tulfes:
– L9 Mittelgebirgsstraße – from km 20.863 to just east of the intersection with Volderwaldstraße, Tulfes, towards Tulfes
– L38 Ellbögener Straße – from the Ampass Häusern roundabout at km 0.000 to just before the intersection with Gröbentalweg, Ampass, 190 m after km 1.750 towards Ampass
➡️ Patsch:
– L38 Ellbögener Straße – from 105 m after km 10.250 to just before the intersection with Dorfstraße, 90 m after km 10.750, towards Ellbögen
– L38 Ellbögener Straße – from km 11.750 to just before the intersection with Tarzens access, Ellbögen, 160 m after km 12.0 towards Ellbögen
– L38 Ellbögener Straße – from 68 m after km 10.250 at boundary point 2903 of parcel 2076/1 in Patsch to just before the intersection with L33 Patscher Straße, 50 m after km 9.750 northwards
➡️ Steinach a.Br.:
– Nößlacherstraße (parcel 1652/1, Steinach am Brenner) – from the east corner of parcel 1651/2 towards Nößlach
➡️ Gries a.Br.:
– Nösslach (parcel 1561/1, Gries am Brenner) – 16 m southeast of the north corner of parcel 967/1 to just before intersection with parcel 1546, direction south
– Nösslach (parcel 1561/1, Gries am Brenner) – from boundary point 2362 of parcel 1560 to just before intersection with parcel 1653, Steinach, boundary point 4150, northwards
➡️ Matrei a.Br.:
– L38 Ellbögener Straße – from km 22.578 to 30 m after km 22.250 northwards
◾ Period: 27 December 2025 – 1 March 2026, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays 07:00-19:00
Additionally, restrictions from the “Luegbrücke” action package apply.
by Austria: one night-time ban, two hours. Where does the confusion come from?
Across the whole of Austria, a nationwide night-time ban on heavy goods vehicles is in force every day from 22:00 to 5:00. It applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) exceeding 7.5 tonnes as well as to vehicle combinations with trailers. This is the ban that we present on the portal’s homepage in the overview of the upcoming days subject to restrictions, together with the exact hours during which it applies.
Independently of the nationwide ban, additional and more restrictive night-time restrictions apply in Tyrol during the winter period, from November to April, on the A12 Inntal Autobahn. The ban covers the section from km 6.35 (Kufstein) to km 90.00 (Zirl) and applies in both directions of traffic.
During this period, the night-time driving ban on the A12 applies as follows:
– on weekdays: from 20:00 to 5:00,
– on Sundays and public holidays: from 23:00 to 5:00.
It is precisely these local, seasonal restrictions that are most often the source of misunderstandings. The comments and remarks reported to us usually result from the fact that users:
– rely solely on the homepage view,
– do not check the detailed information assigned to a specific country or road section,
– do not distinguish between the nationwide ban and local or seasonal restrictions.
In the case of Austria, both of these elements apply in parallel. The homepage displays the nationwide ban, while the full picture, including local and seasonal restrictions, is always available in the dedicated tab with a description of the specific ban and its exact scope of application.
by Giurgiu-Ruse Bridge Open for the Holidays. Passage Also Available for Trucks
During the Christmas and New Year period, repair works on the Giurgiu-Ruse border bridge will be suspended, allowing unrestricted passage in both directions – including for trucks.
The Giurgiu-Ruse Bridge, connecting Romania and Bulgaria over the Danube, will be temporarily open to all categories of vehicles from 18 December 2025 to 8 January 2026. During this time, all ongoing construction works will be fully suspended.
Renovation of the crossing began in the summer of 2024 and has caused periodic traffic restrictions since then. The planned technological break at the turn of 2025/2026 means a complete halt of the works, ensuring that for three weeks covering the Christmas and New Year period, the Giurgiu-Ruse border bridge will be fully passable, including for trucks. The crossing is one of the key trade corridors between Romania and Bulgaria and an important transit point along the north-south axis in Southeastern Europe.
According to announcements, repair works will resume on 8 January 2026. This time, the works will involve the roadway on the side leading towards Bulgaria, which may again result in traffic disruptions.
by Italy Prepares Changes to Truck Driving Bans – New Schedule for 2026
The Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, has signed a decree establishing the schedule of heavy vehicle driving bans for 2026. The restrictions apply to vehicles with a maximum authorized mass over 7.5 tons traveling on non-urban roads.
The document has not yet entered into force – it is currently awaiting registration with the Court of Auditors and publication in the Official Gazette. As soon as the decree is officially published, we will provide further notice. The bans apply not only to conventional freight transport but also to agricultural machinery, oversized vehicles, transports under exceptional conditions, and tractor units traveling without a trailer. The regulations apply across the entire non-urban road network in Italy.
❗It is worth noting that the draft calendar for 2026 includes a ban on January 5, which was not present in the previous year’s calendar, representing one of the significant changes compared to 2025.
According to information provided by the Italian authorities, the 2026 calendar largely follows the solutions from 2025 but includes changes in the arrangement of dates and times of the bans, especially during holiday periods and the summer season. Bans will traditionally apply on Sundays, public holidays, and critical vacation periods. During the summer months (June-August), longer time blocks have been introduced, often starting in the morning, to reduce heavy traffic during peak tourist periods. In the remaining months, Sunday bans within standard timeframes predominate.
Truck Driving Bans in Italy – 2026
⭕ January
– 1 January (Thu) – 09:00–22:00
– 4 January (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 5 January (Mon) – 16:00–22:00
– 6 January (Tue) – 09:00–22:00
– 11 January (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 18 January (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 25 January (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
⭕ February
– 1 February (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 8 February (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 15 February (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 22 February (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
⭕ March
– 1 March (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 8 March (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 15 March (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 22 March (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 29 March (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
⭕ April
– 3 April (Fri) – 14:00–22:00
– 4 April (Sat) – 09:00–16:00
– 5 April (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 6 April (Mon) – 09:00–22:00
– 7 April (Tue) – 09:00–14:00
– 12 April (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 19 April (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 25 April (Sat) – 09:00–22:00
– 26 April (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
⭕ May
– 1 May (Fri) – 09:00–22:00
– 3 May (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 10 May (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 17 May (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 24 May (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 30 May (Sat) – 09:00–14:00
– 31 May (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
⭕ June
– 2 June (Tue) – 07:00–22:00
– 7 June (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 14 June (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 21 June (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 28 June (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
⭕ July
– 4 July (Sat) – 08:00–16:00
– 5 July (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 11 July (Sat) – 08:00–16:00
– 12 July (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 18 July (Sat) – 08:00–16:00
– 19 July (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 24 July (Fri) – 16:00–22:00
– 25 July (Sat) – 08:00–16:00
– 26 July (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 31 July (Fri) – 07:00–22:00
⭕ August
– 1 August (Sat) – 08:00–22:00
– 2 August (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 7 August (Fri) – 16:00–22:00
– 8 August (Sat) – 08:00–22:00
– 9 August (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 14 August (Fri) – 16:00–22:00
– 15 August (Sat) – 07:00–22:00
– 16 August (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 22 August (Sat) – 08:00–16:00
– 23 August (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 29 August (Sat) – 08:00–16:00
– 30 August (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
⭕ September
– 6 September (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 13 September (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 20 September (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
– 27 September (Sun) – 07:00–22:00
⭕ October
– 4 October (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 11 October (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 18 October (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 25 October (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
⭕ November
– 1 November (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 8 November (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 15 November (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 22 November (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 29 November (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
⭕ December
– 6 December (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 8 December (Tue) – 09:00–22:00
– 13 December (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 20 December (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
– 25 December (Fri) – 09:00–22:00
– 26 December (Sat) – 09:00–22:00
– 27 December (Sun) – 09:00–22:00
by From 2026, trucks over 7.5 t will no longer be allowed on Route 42. Hungary redirects traffic to the M4
Hungary is introducing a ban on trucks over 7.5 tonnes on National Road 42. Transit traffic will be diverted to the M4 motorway.
Starting in 2026, vehicles with a GVW exceeding 7.5 tonnes will not be permitted to use National Road 42 on the section between Berettyóújfalu and the Romanian border. The restriction will also apply within the municipalities of Biharkeresztes and Ártánd. The Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport announced that heavy-goods traffic should be redirected to the M4 motorway. According to the ministry, this measure aims to reduce the burden on local communities and improve road safety.
The ban will be enforced in the same manner as other Hungarian weight restrictions, meaning carriers must expect substantial financial penalties for violations. The ministry stated that authorities will carry out intensified inspections on access roads. Transport companies are advised to take the change into account when planning transit routes toward Romania. For now, no information has been provided regarding potential exemptions for local traffic.
by Netherlands: Road Disruptions from 12 to 15 December
From Friday, 12 December, to Monday, 15 December, truck drivers in the Netherlands should expect significant disruptions on two major motorway sections: A10 Zuid – A10 West in Amsterdam and the A12 between Gouda and Zoetermeer.
A10 Zuid – A10 West (Amsterdam)
From Friday, 12 December (22:00), to Monday, 15 December (05:00), the connection from A10 Zuid to A10 West will be closed due to the construction of a new flyover for traffic heading towards the A4 Schiphol/Rotterdam as part of the Zuidasdok project.
Detour: drivers should follow the routes indicated by yellow information signs and overhead lane signs (DRIPs).
During the weekend, crane operations will be carried out on the flyover spans. These activities may cause short traffic interruptions and require drivers to exercise particular caution.
A12 between Gouda and Zoetermeer
The A12 motorway towards The Hague, on the section between the Gouwe interchange (Gouda) and the Zoetermeer-Centrum exit, will be closed during the same period: from Friday, 12 December (22:00) to Monday, 15 December (05:00).
Detours:
• Traffic from Gouda to The Hague will be routed via the A20 and A13.
• Traffic from Utrecht to The Hague will be redirected via the N11 and A4.
Travel time may increase by 30 to 60 minutes.
by Mont Blanc Tunnel Reopens to Heavy Goods Vehicles. Key Works Completed
The Mont Blanc Tunnel is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 December 2025 at 5:00 p.m., according to TMB-GEIE, the operator responsible for managing the facility on both the French and Italian sides. This marks the end of an almost 15-week closure, during which intensive vault renovation works and extensive safety system tests were carried out.
The reopening is contingent upon the successful completion of more than 800 functional tests of all key safety installations in the tunnel, on the maneuvering areas, and within the traffic control zones near Aosta and Passy. These tests have been conducted since late November and cover, among other things, the automatic incident detection system, monitoring equipment, ventilation, temperature sensors, and lighting—systems that had to be reinstalled and reconnected to the LOGOS supervisory system following the construction works. This central system continuously analyzes approximately 36,000 parameters from 12,000 devices and sensors throughout the tunnel.
The closure of the tunnel since 1 September this year was linked to what is referred to as a “test construction site,” involving two pilot zones for vault renovation. For 102 days, work was carried out 24/7 with the involvement of more than 150 people and a total of over 150,000 working hours. The scope of the project included partial demolition of the vault, structural reinforcement, new waterproofing, installation of prefabricated lining elements, and the reconstruction of numerous technical installations. All activities undertaken in 2025 represent an investment of around EUR 21 million. The tunnel operator emphasizes that Mont Blanc-over 60 years old-is the first of the major European tunnels to undergo such extensive structural renovation. The aim of the works is to ensure long-term durability and maintain high road safety standards.
Immediately before traffic resumes on 12 December, another mandatory safety drill is planned, concluding this year’s series of operational tests involving emergency services and tunnel staff. Only once this exercise has been completed-and provided that all safety system test results are positive-will traffic through the Mont Blanc Tunnel be restored at 5:00 p.m.
Después de tres meses y medio desde el cierre del Túnel del #MontBlanc por obras en la bóveda, esta tarde a las 17h volverá a abrirse al #tráfico facilitando así el tránsito entre Francia e Italia. De nuevo operativo un corredor estratégico para #Transporte Internacional. pic.twitter.com/houy8oqOCl