by Night works in the Beneluxtunnel. A4 completely closed on 8-9 December
During the night of 8–9 December 2025, drivers will face major disruptions on the A4 route in the Rotterdam area. Rijkswaterstaat has announced a complete closure of the Beneluxtunnel in both directions, as well as of exit no. 16 Vlaardingen-Oost.
The restriction will be in force from Monday, 8 December, at 21:30 until Tuesday, 9 December, at 5:00. The night-time closure is being introduced due to scheduled maintenance works. Authorities note that entries and exits may be closed earlier to prepare the tunnel for technical operations.
➡️ Transit traffic will be redirected to the Rotterdam Ring, which will increase travel time, especially for heavy goods vehicles. For cyclists and scooter users, a free shuttle service will be provided through one of the tunnel tubes. In the event of incidents, emergency services will have access to tube C.
by Spain: List of Truck Traffic Restrictions for 6 and 8 December
Early December will bring two public holidays in Spain, during which numerous traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles will be in force.
On 6 December, the country celebrates Constitution Day, and on 8 December, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Both dates are major national holidays and every year generate increased traffic on the main arteries, especially in the areas of Madrid, Catalonia, Valencia and on routes leading to France.
To improve road safety and facilitate weekend returns and departures, the government and the authorities of the autonomous communities are introducing detailed restrictions for heavy goods vehicles, covering both the national and regional road networks.
Below is a complete, structured overview of all restrictions in force on 6 and 8 December 2024, organised by autonomous community and including hours, directions of travel and specific kilometre points.
6 December – Constitution Day
● N-230 – km 149.2 Aneto to km 133.6 Ginaste, from 13:00 to 20:00, direction Benabarre
● N-230 – km 120.9 Bonansa to km 119.5 Buira, from 13:00 to 20:00, direction Benabarre
● N-230 – km 116.1 Santoréns to km 64.1 Benabarre, from 13:00 to 20:00, direction Benabarre
● A-6/AP-6 – km 11.65 connection with M40 (Madrid) to km 61.3 San Rafael, from 08:00 to 15:00, outbound from Madrid
● AP-6 – km 61.3 San Rafael to km 110 Adanero, from 08:00 to 15:00, direction Coruña
● A-6 – km 110 Adanero to km 182 Tordesillas (connection with A-62), from 08:00 to 15:00, direction Coruña
● A-62 – km 113 Cabezón de Pisuerga to km 151 Tordesillas, from 08:00 to 15:00, direction Burgos
● A-1 – km 11.8 connection with M40 (Madrid) to km 50 Venturada, from 08:00 to 15:00, outbound from Madrid
● A-2 – km 18.3 connection with M45 (Madrid) to km 38.7 Meco, from 08:00 to 13:00, outbound from Madrid
● R-2 – km 17.1 connection with M50 (Madrid) to km 37.5 Meco, from 08:00 to 13:00, outbound from Madrid
● A-3 – km 13 connection with M50 (Madrid) to km 80.4 Tarancón, from 08:00 to 13:00, outbound from Madrid
● R-3 – km 7.3 connection with M50 (Madrid) to km 29.4 Arganda, from 08:00 to 13:00, outbound from Madrid
● A-4 – km 17.3 connection with M50 (Madrid) to km 62 Ocaña, from 08:00 to 13:00, outbound from Madrid
● R-4 – km 0 connection with M50 (Madrid) to km 52.5 Dos Barrios, from 08:00 to 13:00, outbound from Madrid
● A-5 – km 15.6 connection with M50 (Madrid) to km 106 Talavera de la Reina, from 08:00 to 15:00, both directions
● R-5 – km 15 Arroyomolinos (connection with AP-41) to km 30.5 Navalcarnero, from 08:00 to 15:00, outbound from Madrid
● N-6 – km 42.5 Collado Villalba to km 62.5 San Rafael, from 08:00 to 15:00, outbound from Madrid
● M-501 – km 4 connection with M50 (Madrid) to km 59.5 San Martin de Valdeiglesias, from 08:00 to 13:00, outbound from Madrid
● N-631 – km 0 S. Cebrián de Castro (N-630) to km 57 Rionegro del Puente (N-525), from 07:00 to 24:00, both directions
● A-8 – km 139.2 Castro-Urdiales to km 169 Laredo, from 11:00 to 14:00, direction Santander
▶️Basque Country
● A-8 Cantabrian Motorway – km 119.5 to km 139.21 Cantabria, direction Cantabria, from 11:00 to14:00
● A-1 Madrid-Irún – km 352 (connection with N-622) to km 336 Treviño, direction Burgos, from 11:00 to 14:00
● A-1 Madrid-Irún – km 329 Treviño to km 321 Burgos, direction Burgos, from 11:00 to 14:00
● A-8 Cantabrian Motorway – km 139.21 Cantabria to km 119.5, from 16:00 to 22:00, direction Bilbao
● A-1 Madrid-Irún – km 321 Burgos to km 329 Treviño, from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Vitoria-Gasteiz
● A-1 Madrid-Irún – km 336 Treviño to km 352 (connection with N-622), from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Vitoria-Gasteiz
● N-634 Donostia-San Sebastián / Santander – km 107 to km 136.140 Cantabria, direction Cantabria, from 11:00 to 14:00
▶️Catalonia
● N-145 – km 0 La Seu d’Urgell to km 10 Andorra border, from 17:00 to 22:00
● C-14 – km 116 Ponts to km 178 Adrall, from 17:00 to 22:00
● N-260 – km 193 Bellver de Cerdanya to km 234 Adrall, from 17:00 to 22:00
▶️Navarre
Transit of vehicles and vehicle combinations intended for the transport of goods with four or more axles is prohibited from 1 January at 00:00 to 31 December at 24:00 on road N-121-C, between kilometres 1.85 and 4.00, in the direction of Tarazona.
December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
● N-230 – km 149.2 Aneto to km 133.6 Ginaste, from 13:00 to 20:00, direction Benabarre
● N-230 – km 120.9 Bonansa to km 119.5 Buira, from 13:00 to 20:00, direction Benabarre
● N-230 – km 116.1 Santoréns to km 64.1 Benabarre, from 13:00 to 20:00, direction Benabarre
● A-1 – km 118.3 Boceguillas to km 11.8 junction with M40 (Madrid), from 16:00 to 22:00, towards Madrid
● A-2 – km 107 Mirabueno to km 10.8 junction with M40 (Madrid), from 16:00 – 22:00, towards Madrid
● A-3 – km 177 Atalaya del Cañavate to km 6.9 junction with M40 (Madrid), from 16:00 – 24:00, towards Madrid
● A-3 – km 25 Arganda (exit 25) to km 80.4 Tarancón, from 16:00 to 24:00, leaving Madrid
● A-4 – km 122 Madridejos to km 6.7 junction with M40 (Madrid), from 16:00 to 22:00, towards Madrid
● A-5 – km 126 Talavera de la Reina to km 11.8 junction with M40 (Madrid), from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● A-5 – km 15.6 junction with M50 (Madrid) to km 126 Talavera de la Reina, from 16:00 to 24:00, leaving Madrid
● A-6 – km 184 Tordesillas (junction with A-62) to km 123 Arévalo (Ávila), from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● A-6 – km 123 Arévalo to km 110 Adanero, from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● AP-6 – km 110 Adanero to km 60.5 San Rafael, from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● A-6 – km 22.3 Las Rozas (junction with M50) to km 6.8 Madrid, from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● N-6 – km 110 Adanero to km 42.5 Collado Villalba, from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● AP-51 – km 104.8 Ávila to km 81.8 Villacastín (junction with AP-6), from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● AP-61 – km 88.55 Segovia to km 61.50 San Rafael (junction with AP-6), from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● A-62 – km 113 Cabezón de Pisuerga to km 151 Tordesillas, from 16:00 to 24:00, direction Burgos
● N-110 – km 246 Berrocalejo Aragona to km 228 Villacastín (junction with AP-6), from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● N-603 – km 74.9 Otero de Herreros to km 64 San Rafael (junction with AP-6), from 16:00 to 24:00, towards Madrid
● M-501 – km 59.5 San Martín de Valdeiglesias to km 0 junction with M40 (Madrid), from 16:00 to 22:00, towards Madrid
● A-3 – km 352 Valencia to km 292 Requena, from 13:00 to 21:00, leaving Valencia
● A-3 – km 275 Utiel to km 352 Valencia, from 17:00 to 21:00, towards Valencia
● A-4 – km 323 Andújar to km 230 Almuradiel, from 09:00 to 22:00, leaving Madrid
● A-4 – km 230 Almuradiel to km 300 Bailén, from 09:00 to 22:00, leaving Seville
● A-44 – km 0 Bailén to km 36 Jaén, from 09:00 to 22:00, leaving Bailén
● A-1 – km 242 Burgos-Castañares to km 249 Rubena, from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Vitoria
● AP-1 – km 0 Burgos-Castañares to km 77 Miranda de Ebro, from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Vitoria
● N-1 – km 249 Rubena to km 321.45 Burgos-Álava provincial border, from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Vitoria
● N-1 – km 329.4 Burgos-Álava provincial border to km 336.2 Treviño, from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Vitoria
● N-631 – km 0 S. Cebrián de Castro (N-630) to km 57 Rionegro del Puente (N-525), from 07:00 to 24:00, both directions
● A-8 – km 169 Laredo to km 139.2 Castro-Urdiales, from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Bilbao
▶️Basque Country
● A-8 Cantabrian Motorway from km 119.5 to km 139.21 Cantabria, direction Cantabria, from 11:00 to 14:00
● A-1 Madrid-Irún from km 352 (junction with N-622) to km 336 Treviño, direction Burgos, from 11:00 to 14:00
● A-1 Madrid-Irún from km 329 Treviño to km 321 Burgos, direction Burgos, from 11:00 to 14:00
● A-8 Cantabrian Motorway from km 139.21 Cantabria to km 119.5, direction Bilbao, from 16:00 to 22:00
● A-1 Madrid–Irún from km 321 Burgos to km 329 Treviño, from 16:00 to 21:00, both directions (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
● A-1 Madrid-Irún from km 336 Treviño to km 352 (junction with N-622), from 16:00 to 21:00, direction Vitoria-Gasteiz
● N-634 Donostia-San Sebastián / Santander from km 136.140 Cantabria to km 107, direction Bilbao, from 16:00 to 21:00
▶️Catalonia
● AP-7 from km 84.5 Maçanet to km 281 L’Hospitalet de l’Infant, from 17:00 to 22:00
● A-2 from km 520 Cervera to km 585 Martorell, from 17:00 to 22:00
● C-31 from km 135 El Vendrell to km 176 Garraf, from 17:00 to 22:00
● C-32 from km 0 El Vendrell to km 63 Barcelona, from 17:00 to 22:00
● B-23 from km 0 Barcelona to km 15 El Papiol, from 17:00 to 22:00
● A-2 from km 585 Martorell to km 609 Cornellà de Llobregat, from 17:00 to 22:00
● N-II from km 630 Montgat to km 682.2 Can Bartolí roundabout, from 17:00 to 22:00
● N-145 from km 0 La Seu d’Urgell to km 10 Andorran border, from 17:00 to 22:00
● C-14 from km 116 Ponts to km 178 Adrall, from 17:00 to 22:00
● N-260 from km 193 Bellver de Cerdanya to km 234 Adrall, from 17:00 to 22:00
▶️Navarre
Transit traffic of goods vehicles and vehicle combinations with 4 or more axles is prohibited from January 1 at 00:00 until December 31 at 24:00 on road N-121-C, between km 1.85 and 4.00, direction Tarazona.
Full, detailed information on truck restrictions, including exemptions and derogations, can be found on www.trafficban.com in the section dedicated to each country.
by Italy: Ban on Trucks over 3.5 t in the Sant’Agnello Area Until the End of November
From November 12, 2025, a ban on vehicles over 3.5 t has been introduced on the section of Via Rota between the intersection with Via Califano and the boundary with Sant’Agnello. The decision is due to the need to carry out road surface maintenance works in the Sant’Agnello area, which are expected to last approximately 15 days.
The ban applies to all heavy vehicles over 3.5 t and buses, with no designated local detours for this traffic. Truck drivers must use alternative routes outside the closed section of Via Rota to avoid passing through the area affected by the works.
Ordinance No. 32/2025 issued by the Comune di Sant’Agnello also provides for the passage of emergency vehicles and pedestrians, while the responsibility for safety and signage in the work area lies with the company carrying out the works. The imposed ban applies exclusively to heavy road traffic in the work zone and does not replace any other administrative permits. Non-compliance with the regulations may result in penalties provided for under the Highway Code.
Source: Ordinance No. 32/2025
by Disruptions on Key Transit Route – D1 in Slovakia Temporarily Closed
During the last November weekend, from Saturday, 29 November at 10:00 until Sunday, 30 November in the afternoon, a temporary closure of the D1 motorway near Bratislava towards the Slovak capital is planned.
The closed section covers the route from the Bernolákovo junction to the Zlaté Piesky area, while traffic in the opposite direction will remain unaffected. The works, related to the modernization and connection of the D1 motorway with the D4, require a temporary traffic restriction.
During the weekend, activities will include, among others, the renewal of horizontal road markings and the repositioning of safety barriers. These restrictions will allow the continuation of the modernization of the original D1 pavement and simultaneously facilitate drivers’ access to Bratislava from the Trnava direction. The planned closure is subject to weather conditions.
Traffic will be diverted onto the Old Senec Road I/61. The police urge drivers to exercise particular caution, especially at night and during periods of increased truck traffic.
The modernization of the D1 in front of Bratislava and the D1/D4 junction is the largest road investment in western Slovakia. Upon completion, drivers will benefit from a fully functional motorway on this key section.
by Daily New Restrictions. List of Roads Closed to Heavy Trucks in Hungary
In autumn 2025, acting on behalf of the Hungarian Ministry of Transport, the company Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt. began introducing new weight restrictions on numerous sections of national roads. As confirmed by Hungarian sources, many routes have been equipped with signs prohibiting the entry of trucks exceeding the permissible gross vehicle weight of 7.5 t, 12 t, 20 t, or 22 t.
The new rules apply to both transit traffic and – in some locations – destination traffic. In many cases, the exception “kivéve célforgalom” (“except for destination traffic”) has been introduced, but not everywhere. As a result, carriers must take into account detours, additional costs, and longer transport times.
The restrictions are being implemented locally, often without prior consultation with the industry, which – as representatives of the sector point out – may lead to serious operational disruptions and difficulties in transport planning. In our earlier publication – Trucks Over 20 Tonnes Banned from Parts of the Road Network in Hungary we presented the position of Hungarian transport organisations, which warn that such administrative measures threaten fragmentation of the road network, higher transport costs, and obstacles to maintaining supply chain continuity.
Below is the full list of road sections subject to restrictions, in accordance with the official source material:
⭕ Ban on entry for vehicles over 7.5 t GVW (except for destination traffic)
• Road 7 – section Szabadbattyán – Polgárdi (km 78+459 – 84+395)
• Road 7 – M7 junction – Polgárdi to Lepsény (km 87+772 – 94+095)
⭕ Ban on entry for vehicles over 12 t GVW (except for destination traffic)
• Road 39 – section Tállya – National Road 37 (km 17+470 – 28+870)
⭕ Ban on entry for vehicles over 22 t GVW (except for destination traffic)
• Road 64 – section Mátyásdomb – roundabout on Road 7 (km 25+060 – 37+524)
⭕ Ban on entry for vehicles over 20 t GVW (except for destination traffic)
• Road 81 – section Mezőörs – Pér (km 62+385 – 67+825)
• Road 82 – section Ravazd – Veszprémvarsány roundabout (km 45+555 – 53+720)
• Road 82 – section M1 – Nyúl (km 65+005 – 69+295)
• Road 44 – section Tiszakürt – Lakitelek (direction Kecskemét) (km 27+149 – 35+945)
⭕ Ban on entry for vehicles over 20 t GVW (no exceptions)
• Road 1 – Mosonmagyaróvár, Királyhidai út (km 164+385 – 164+637)
• Road 3 – section Vatta – Emőd
• Road 15 – section Mosonmagyaróvár – Bezenye (km 7+700 – 10+545)
• Road 85 – section Vitnyéd – Kapuvár (km 45+010 – 46+163)
• Road 85 – section Nagycenk – Pereszteg (km 65+1002 – 68+959)
• Road 86 – section Répcelak – Beled (km 120+990 – 127+656)
• Road 86 – section Páli – Szil (km 135+495 – 139+104)
by Hamburg: 55-hour closure of the A7 and the Elbtunnel
Hamburg is preparing for major traffic disruptions. On the first weekend of December 2025, the A7 motorway, together with the key Elbtunnel, will be completely closed for 55 hours.
The full closure will apply in both directions on the section between Hamburg-Heimfeld and Hamburg-Stellingen – from Friday, 5 December at 22:00 until Monday, 8 December at 05:00. Detours have been prepared for the duration of the closure, but authorities warn of significant disruptions and extended travel times.
Recommended detours for transit (freight) traffic:
➡️ Northbound (A7 → Flensburg):
Exit onto the A1 (Horster Dreieck) towards Lübeck
At the Bargteheide junction, switch to the A21 towards Kiel
Continue via the B205 to the Neumünster-Süd junction
Rejoin the A7
➡️ Southbound (A7 → Hanover):
Mirror route:
Neumünster-Süd exit → B205 → Wahlstedt → A21 → Bargteheide → A1 → Horster Dreieck → A7
Delays should also be expected on the detour routes. The tunnel closure is necessary due to the installation of new overhead traffic signs and the implementation of traffic control software. These works are part of a large-scale A7 modernisation project, which includes expanding the motorway to eight lanes and connecting it with the A26.
The A7 is Germany’s most important north–south corridor and one of the busiest motorway sections in the country – in some places carrying more than 130,000 vehicles per day.
by Christmas Eve Becomes a Public Holiday, but Without Truck Driving Bans. Ministry Confirms
Starting in 2025, 24 December will officially become a statutory public holiday. This is the first time such a provision has been introduced in Poland. However, as confirmed by the Ministry of Infrastructure in a statement provided to our editorial team, this change will not result in the introduction of truck driving bans on Christmas Eve.
The currently applicable regulations regarding restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles stem from the Regulation of the Minister of Transport on periodic restrictions and bans on the movement of certain types of vehicles on roads. This regulation includes only the specific public holidays listed therein, such as 25 and 26 December. It does not include either 24 December or Epiphany (6 January), even though both days are statutory holidays.
The Ministry clearly states that 24 December is not included in the list of days subject to bans on the movement of vehicles and vehicle combinations with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 12 tonnes. Therefore, truck transport may take place without restrictions on Christmas Eve. The same applies to 6 January, for which no driving bans are in force. Meanwhile, the regulations for 25 and 26 December remain unchanged, meaning the restrictions will apply from 8:00 to 22:00. Importantly, the Ministry of Infrastructure reported that no legislative work is currently underway to amend the regulation, despite the fact that Christmas Eve has been designated as a public holiday.
Source: Ministry of Infrastructure for etransport.pl
by Bulgaria: Complete Closure of the Giurgiu–Ruse Bridge. Trucks to Stop for 24 Hours
Truck drivers should prepare for significant disruptions at the Bulgarian-Romanian border. The Giurgiu-Ruse Bridge (also known as the Friendship Bridge over the Danube) will be completely closed to traffic on November 4, 2025, due to ongoing large-scale renovation works.
According to the official announcement:
⭕ Passenger car traffic will be restricted between 09:00 and 21:00.
⭕ Heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 tons will be prohibited from crossing for a full 24 hours – from 09:00 on November 4 to 09:00 on November 5.
During this period, truck drivers will be able to use designated parking areas and rest facilities in the regions of Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, Yambol, and Haskovo. The renovation of the Giurgiu-Ruse Bridge is part of a broader program to modernize road infrastructure between Bulgaria and Romania.
As the Danube crossing serves as one of the key transit points for international transport between Southern and Central Europe, drivers are advised to take the closure into account when planning their routes and to consider alternative border crossings, such as Vidin-Calafat.
by Polish and Lithuanian Trucks Banned from Entering Belarus for Over Two Years
The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus has introduced a new road traffic restriction, detailed in a regulation published on November 1, 2025, on the National Legal Internet Portal (6-1/55394).
The regulation imposes a ban on the use of the territory of the Republic of Belarus by:
❌ Trucks and tractor units registered in EU member states,
❌ Trailers and semi-trailers registered in the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Lithuania,
❌ Passenger cars registered in Poland that carry out international transport operations under individual waybills or CMR documents.
The ban also applies to trailers and semi-trailers registered in Poland and Lithuania, even if they are hauled by tractor units from other countries. Violation of the ban concerning trailers/semi-trailers from Poland and Lithuania, as well as passenger cars from Poland, is regarded as performing international road transport within the territory of Belarus without the required permit and entails liability under administrative offense regulations.
In the event of violations, Belarusian authorities will direct vehicles to leave the country via the border with Russia or to the nearest customs checkpoint.
The regulation entered into force on the date of its publication and will remain in effect until December 31, 2027.
The full decree is available HERE
by France: Truck Traffic Ban in the Pas de l’Escalette Tunnel on the A75. Detours Announced
The Prefect of the Hérault department has introduced an immediate ban on heavy goods vehicle traffic in the Pas de l’Escalette tunnel on the A75 motorway. The restriction remains in force until further notice.
The decision was prompted by a power failure that disabled the tunnel’s ventilation and smoke extraction systems. For safety reasons, traffic involving heavy trucks, vehicles transporting hazardous materials, and buses has been completely suspended in both directions.
Two mandatory turning points have been designated for heavy vehicles:
▫️ Northbound (toward Millau) – Exit 52 Lodève Nord (Hérault department)
▫️ Southbound (toward Montpellier) – Exit 42 Sévérac-le-Château (Aveyron department)
Authorities urge all transport operators to strictly comply with the ban and use only the designated detour routes specified in the official traffic management plan. Drivers are also reminded not to use local roads, which are unsuitable for heavy vehicles.