by Maintenance activities at the Mont Blanc tunnel
The GEIE of the Mont Blanc Tunnel has published the provisional calendar of the maintenance activities at the Mont Blanc tunnel planned until the end of the year.
Total closures to traffic
from 22:00 on 23/08/21 to 06:00 on 24/08/21;
from 22:00 on 13/09/21 to 06:00 on 14/09/21;
from 22:00 on 14/09/21 to 06:00 on 15/09/21;
from 22:00 on 15/09/21 to 06:00 on 16/09/21;
from 22:00 on 16/09/21 to 06:00 on 17/09/21;
from 19:00 on 27/09/21 to 06:00 on 28/09/21;
from 23:30 on 14/10/21 to 04:00 on 15/10/21;
from 22:00 on 18/10/21 to 06:00 on 19/10/21;
from 22:00 on 15/11/21 to 06:00 on 16/11/21;
from 19:00 on 29/11/21 to 06:00 on 30/11/21;
from 22:00 on 13/12/21 to 06:00 on 14/12/21.
Possible inconveniences in the hourpreceeding the total closure to traffic and in the hour following the reopening of the tunnel, due to the transit of any vehicles under escort.
Alternating one-way traffic [*]
from 22:30 on 06/09/21 to 06:00 on 07/09/21;
from 22:30 on 07/09/21 to 06:00 on 08/09/21;
from 22:30 on 08/09/21 to 06:00 on 09/09/21;
from 22:30 on 09/09/21 to 06:00 on 10/09/21;
from 22:30 on 28/09/21 to 06:00 on 29/09/21;
from 22:30 on 29/09/21 to 06:00 on 30/09/21;
from 22:30 on 30/09/21 to 06:00 on 01/10/21;
from 22:30 on 13/10/21 to 06:00 on 14/10/21;
from 22:30 on 19/10/21 to 06:00 on 20/10/21;
from 22:30 on 20/10/21 to 06:00 on 21/10/21;
from 22:30 on 21/10/21 to 06:00 on 22/10/21;
from 22:30 on 16/11/21 to 06:00 on 17/11/21;
from 22:30 on 17/11/21 to 06:00 on 18/11/21;
from 22:30 on 18/11/21 to 06:00 on 19/11/21;
from 22:30 on 30/11/21 to 06:00 on 01/12/21;
from 22:30 on 01/12/21 to 06:00 on 02/12/21;
from 22:30 on 02/12/21 to 06:00 on 03/12/21
from 22:30 on 14/12/21 to 06:00 on 15/12/21;
from 22:30 on 15/12/21 to 06:00 on 16/12/21;
from 22:30 on 16/12/21 to 06:00 on 17/12/21.
[*]TRAFFIC REGULATION AT THE TOLL BARRIERS
✅ Direction: France —> Italy
Closing 22:30; Opening 23:00
Closing 23:30; Opening 00:45
Closing 01:30; Opening 02:45
Closing 03:30; Opening 04:45
Closing 05:15; Opening 06:00,
✅ Direction: Italy —> France
Closing 22:30; Opening 23:45
Closing 00:30; Opening 01:45
Closing 02:30; Opening 03:45
Closing 04:30; Opening 05:30.
by Belgium: an HGV driving ban in Liège
The ban does not apply to trucks transporting local deliveries.
Due to flooding in mid-July, the Cointe tunnel had to be closed for repair. In order to relieve traffic congestion on roads in Liege, the authorities have decided to introduce a transit ban in the Liège agglomeration for heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, which will be in effect until mid-October.
As a result, from the start of September, HGVs over 7.5 tonnes travelling in transit will not be allowed to drive on the following routes:
– on the A602 from the Loncin junction (north of the city);
– on the E25 / A26 from junction 40 Embourg (in the south of the city);
– on the E25 / A25 from the Cheratte junction.
Lorry drivers approaching the city will be informed about the ban by special signs and directed to a diversion route (along E42 / A15 and E411 / A4 motorways).
by Pass of the Republic in Bulgaria closed
The route through the Pass, also known as Hainboaz, will be closed for all vehicles from the 4th to 31st of October, 2021 owing to renovation work at the 22 KP on the Kilifarevo-Predela section, near Veliko Tarnovo.
During this period, HGVs will have to use a diversion along road II-73 Shumen – Karnobat (Rishki Pass) and road II-48 Omurtag – Kotel (Kotlenski Pass).
by Restrictions of movements at night in Latvia
From 21 October to 14 November 2021, the Government introduced restrictions on movement at night.
From 20:00 to 05:00, people are obliged to stay in their places of residence or workplace. Anyone leaving its place of residence/workplace during this time must complete a self-declaration.
As there is no specification for international freight and passenger transport, it is recommended to fill out these forms.
by Italy is reintroducing border controls
The measure is connected with the G20 summit to be held in Rome during this coming weekend.
Controls will be reintroduced at all internal state borders from 10.00 p.m. on October 27 to 1.00 p.m. on November 1. According to the Italian Ministry of the Interior, this is common practice in the case of important events and has recently been applied by the Schengen area countries and the European Commission. Italy shares a border with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.
by Austria is reintroducing temporary border controls
The decision was introduced by virtue an ordinance of the Austrian Minister of the Interior issued on November 3.
In the period from 00:00 on November 12, 2021, until midnight on May 11, 2022, in order to ensure peace, order and public safety, internal EU borders with the Republic of Slovenia and Hungary may only be crossed at border crossing points.
by Closures and traffic rectrictions in the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
Owing to maintenance works and safety drills, the following traffic restrictions can be expected until the end of November
Complete tunnel closures
• on Tuesday 23rd November, from 19.30 to 6.00:
• on Wednesday 24th November, from 19.30 p.m. to 6.00;
• on Monday 29th November, from 19.00 to 6.00
Drivers are advised to remember that inconveniences can also be expected one hour before a closure and one hour after the tunnel reopens owing to possible movements of escort vehicles.
Alternating one-way traffic [*]
– from 22:30 on November 30, to 6:00 am on December 1.
[*] Traffic management at the tunnel gates
✅ Direction: France -> Italy
closes: 22:30 – opens: 23:00
closes: 23:30 – opens: 0:45
closes: 1:30 – opens: 2:45
closes: 3:30 – opens: 4:45
closes: 5:15 – opens: 6:00
✅ Direction: Italy -> France
closes: 22:30 – opens: 23:45
closes: 00:30 – opens: 1:45
closes: 2:30 – opens: 3:45
closes: 4:30 – opens: 5:30.
by Germany – the 3G rule comes into effect. What does it mean for lorry drivers?
The new regulations come into today (November 24).
Under the 3G rule, vehicles are not regarded as workplaces. In the case of lorry drivers who do not come into contact with others during their work, a 3G certificate is not required. However, as soon as there is contact with other people (e.g. during loading, unloading, refueling), a 3G certificate is required. The same applies to loading and unloading points. The BGL association is investigating the possibility of mobile testing for drivers.
by Słowacja znosi zakazy
Dotyczy ono pojazdów, których przeznaczenie (np. baza firmy lub miejsce rozładunku) znajduje się na terenie Republiki Słowackiej.
W związku ze zbliżającymi się dniami ustawowo wolnymi od pracy Prezydium Policji Republiki Słowackiej udzieliło ogólnego zwolnienia (zgodnie z § 140 ust. 3 ustawy o ruchu drogowym) z zakazu prowadzenia pojazdów w dniu 24 grudnia 2021 r. oraz w dniach 1 i 6 stycznia 2022 r.
Zwolnienie dotyczy wszystkich samochodów ciężarowych poruszających się po autostradach, drogach dla pojazdów mechanicznych, drogach klasy I i drogach ruchu międzynarodowego, przyjeżdżających na terytorium Republiki Słowackiej z niektórych krajów sąsiednich, których przeznaczenie (np. siedziba firmy lub miejsce rozładunku) znajduje się na terenie Republiki Słowackiej.
by Catalonia: a change in Sunday HGV traffic restrictions
The new measure will take effect on Sunday, April 24 by virtue of the regulation of the Catalan Road Traffic Service, which introduces HGV traffic restrictions for 2022.
The regulation amends the restrictions that apply on the AP-7 between KP 5, at Girona-Norte and KP 216 in El Vendrell: the restrictions will not apply every Sunday, but only on Sundays when additional lanes are open in the opposite direction. On these days, lorries will only be able to drive along the right-hand lane with a maximum speed of 80 kph.
❗ In addition, on the following three days from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM lorries will not be able to use the AP-7 between KP 84.5 and 281 in both directions: on Sunday, June 26, Monday, August 15 and Monday, September 26.
As regards the restrictions in the Holy Week, owing to a delay in the entry into force of the regulation for 2022, the restrictions for 2021 are still in effect, which means that on April 17, lorries will still have to drive along the right-hand lane at a maximum speed of 80 kph.