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France: Night-time closure of the A40 motorway

Drivers travelling on the A40 in France will face major disruptions during the night of 24–25 November. The section between the Bonneville Zones Industrielles (junction 17) and Cluses (junction 19) will be completely closed due to the removal of concrete barriers installed for works related to the Flux libre system.

During the night from Monday 24 November to Tuesday 25 November, between 20:30 and 05:30, the stretch between junctions Bonneville Zones Industrielles 17 and Cluses 19 will be entirely closed to traffic. The closure is necessary to dismantle the concrete delineation used during works on the future Flux libre gantry in Vougy.

A detour via secondary roads will be provided for all vehicles. Preparatory works for the installation of the new gantries began on 22 September and also include the construction of safety shelters. Despite ongoing works, two lanes in each direction have been maintained, albeit with reduced width. Speed limits are in force until 12 November towards Geneva and until 24 November towards Chamonix. Removing the concrete safety barriers requires several night-time closures. Road authorities urge drivers to exercise caution, follow the signage and take the detours into account when planning their routes.

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Tyrol: As Many as 30 Days of Truck Traffic Dosage on the A12 and A13

The Tyrolean authorities have published the official traffic dosage calendar (LKW-Dosierung), which provides for as many as 30 days of controlled truck entry onto the A12 Inntal Autobahn toward Innsbruck, and indirectly also onto the A13 Brennerautobahn corridor. This is a continuation of Tyrol’s long-standing policy aimed at reducing the overload on the transit corridor and minimising the risk of traffic paralysis.

As part of the traffic dosage scheme, police begin checks at 5:00 a.m. at a designated checkpoint on the A12 near Kufstein-Nord, slowing the flow of trucks and allowing them onto the route based on the current situation along the Inntal corridor. There is no fixed hourly vehicle limit – capacity is regulated dynamically. Authorities emphasise that the measures are to be applied only to the extent necessary and may be lifted earlier if traffic conditions no longer require restrictions.
The schedule also takes into account planned renovation works on the Lueg Bridge (A13) – the block processing dates have been coordinated with restrictions resulting from these works. Introducing traffic dosage on such days is intended to minimise disruptions and ensure smooth transit.

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Trucks Over 20 Tonnes Banned from Parts of the Road Network in Hungary

Hungarian transport organisations are sounding the alarm over the escalating problem of introducing local restrictions for trucks over 20 tonnes without any consultation with the industry. According to the Hungarian Road Transport Association (MKFE), carriers were taken by surprise when, on 15 November 2025, a no-entry sign for heavy vehicles appeared on national road 3501 between Polgár and Hajdúnánás.

MKFE reported the situation in a letter addressed to the State Secretary for Transport, emphasising that this is yet another case of restrictions being imposed without dialogue. In previous weeks, similar actions were taken in the Győr region on roads 81 and 82, as well as in northern Hungary near Tokaj and Tállya on national road 39. The organisation stresses that such measures could only be justified in relation to transit traffic, where vehicles crossing Hungary are required by regulation to use motorways as their primary routes. However, imposing weight limits on major roads has disastrous consequences for domestic transport, which is responsible for local deliveries and regional supply chains.

MKFE estimates that the new restrictions may generate additional costs amounting to several million forints per vehicle per year. They force long detours, extend journey times, reduce operational efficiency, and worsen working conditions for drivers. The letter also notes that the restricted roads form part of the national road network, which was designed to accommodate heavy traffic; therefore, the decision to close them to transport has been deemed unjustified. Moreover, the industry points out that the detours lead drivers onto lower-quality roads with increased accident risks, while carriers are exposed to fines and police sanctions for breaching local signage that often conflicts with national road traffic regulations. MKFE warns that these measures may further deepen the shortage of professional drivers, as they hinder the execution of transports and make it impossible to comply with driving and rest-time rules.

MKFE and NiT Hungary are calling for the immediate withdrawal of the restrictions and emphasise the need for industry consultation before implementing any measures affecting the road transport sector.

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Emergency Closure of the Branisko Tunnel in Slovakia

The Polícia SR – Prešovský kraj has announced an emergency closure of the Branisko Tunnel on the D1 motorway in the Prešov region.

The restrictions apply to the section between the towns of Beharovce and Fričovce, in the Branisko mountain area. This is one of the key passages on the international D1 / E50 route, leading eastwards across Slovakia and further towards Poland. The tunnel is approximately 4.975 km long and is among the longest in the country.

The closure will be in effect:
➡ from Thursday, 27 November 2025, at 23:00
➡ until Friday, 28 November 2025, at 03:00

During this time, traffic will be diverted onto road I/18. The restrictions are due to the need to clean the tunnel interior, as the monitoring cameras, roadway, and guide lines are contaminated. The police urge drivers to exercise caution on detours, especially at night and during periods of heavy truck traffic.

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Slovakia Permanently Lifts Truck Driving Ban on November 17

The Government of the Slovak Republic has changed the status of the national holiday observed on November 17 – the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy. Starting from 2025, it will remain a national holiday, but it will no longer be a non-working day.

This means that on this date, truck driving bans normally applied on public holidays will no longer be in effect. The decision is permanent and not a one-time exemption – the holiday will stay in the national calendar, but without the consequence of a work-free day. For the transport industry, this is an important change: on November 17 this year, truck traffic in Slovakia will be permitted without the need to obtain special permits or rely on exemptions.

According to the government statement, the decision was made for fiscal and organizational reasons – the authorities concluded that the number of non-working days negatively affects productivity and the functioning of the economy. November 17 will retain its historical and symbolic significance, but it will no longer entail a break from work.

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Rotterdam: A Month of Disruptions on A16/A20. Detours for Trucks

From November 7 to December 7, 2025, truck drivers will face major changes in the Rotterdam area. Rijkswaterstaat is carrying out reinforcement works on the viaduct structure at the key Terbregseplein interchange, which connects the A16 and A20 motorways.

Due to the works, some ramps will be completely closed to traffic, causing disruptions on one of the Netherlands’ most important transit corridors. The most significant inconvenience concerns the ramp connecting the A20 to the A16 in the direction of Dordrecht (from the Hoek van Holland side), which will remain closed continuously for four weeks from Friday, November 7 at 22:00 until Sunday, December 7 at 08:00. In addition, there will be three weekend closures of the remaining A20-to-A16 connections (traffic from the Gouda side towards both The Hague and Dordrecht):
❌ November 7 (22:00) – November 10 (05:00)
❌ November 21 (22:00) – November 22 (23:59)
❌ December 6 (22:00) – December 7 (08:00)

Rijkswaterstaat warns that the disruptions may result in 10–30 minutes of additional travel time, and during rush hours or in the event of road incidents, delays could reach up to 60 minutes.

Detours for Heavy Vehicles

Depending on the direction of travel, transit traffic will be diverted as follows:
➡ Direction Dordrecht: A20 → A4 (Benelux Tunnel) → A15
➡ Direction The Hague: A20 → A13

⭕ Transport of Dangerous Goods will be directed onto designated diversion routes:
• A20 → A13 → new A16 section (Rottemeren Tunnel)
• alternatively: A20 → A12 → A27

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Czech Republic: Truck driving ban on October 28

On Tuesday, October 28, the Czech Republic celebrates Independence Day (Den vzniku samostatného československého státu). On this day, a general ban on the movement of trucks and combinations with a maximum permissible weight over 7.5 tonnes applies.

According to Czech regulations, truck traffic restrictions apply year-round on Sundays and public holidays between 13:00 and 22:00. In practice, this means that for the upcoming weekend and the beginning of the week, drivers need to consider the following restrictions:
October 26 (Sunday) – ban in effect from 13:00 to 22:00
October 27 (Monday) – no ban
October 28 (Tuesday, Independence Day) – ban in effect again from 13:00 to 22:00

Vehicles exempt from the restrictions include, among others:
▫️ vehicles used for combined transport (from the sender to the nearest terminal or from the terminal to the recipient)
▫️ vehicles transporting seasonal crops
▫️ vehicles used for construction, maintenance, or repair of roads
▫️ vehicles transporting perishable goods (according to the ATP agreement, if they constitute more than half of the load)
▫️ vehicles transporting animals or fuel necessary for the operation of filling stations
▫️ vehicles performing loading or unloading of airplanes, ships, or trains within a 100 km radius
▫️ vehicles transporting postal consignments
▫️ vehicles traveling empty in connection with the above transports
▫️ vehicles used in natural disaster situations
▫️ vehicles belonging to the military, police, or fire services
▫️ vehicles transporting temperature-sensitive chemical substances
▫️ vehicles used for driver training

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Italy introduces a truck overtaking ban on the A1 motorway – 90 km of restrictions

Starting from November 3, 2025, a new experimental overtaking ban for heavy goods vehicles with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 12 tonnes will apply on the A1 Milan-Naples motorway. The restriction covers a section of approximately 90 kilometres between Incisa-Reggello and Chiusi in both directions.

This is one of the key stretches of the A1, connecting northern Italy with Rome and the south of the country. On this segment between Incisa-Reggello and Chiusi, heavy vehicle traffic is significantly higher than the average on the Autostrade per l’Italia network. In addition, the road’s topography and two-lane layout, according to the motorway operator, contribute to the occurrence of hazardous situations during overtaking manoeuvres.

The A1 overtaking ban is a pilot measure. Autostrade per l’Italia aims to assess whether implementing it on two-lane sections such as the one between Incisa-Reggello and Chiusi can improve traffic flow and safety – particularly by reducing congestion and collisions related to truck overtaking on inclines. The implementation has been agreed upon with the Highway Police and relevant prefectures. Local authorities within the affected area have been officially informed about the project’s objectives. The police have announced intensified controls along the entire stretch between Incisa-Reggello and Chiusi to ensure compliance with the new regulation.

The operator reminds drivers that overtaking bans for trucks already exist on around 22% of the network managed by Autostrade per l’Italia – mainly in tunnels and on sections with significant elevation changes. If the pilot project on the A1 between Incisa-Reggello and Chiusi yields positive results, similar measures may be extended to other motorway sections with comparable characteristics.

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Austria reinstates a truck ban for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on the B320 Ennstal Straße

With the installation of new road signs on October 27, 2025, the entry ban for trucks with a maximum permissible weight over 7.5 tonnes on the B320 Ennstal Straße has come back into effect.

After several months of unrestricted access, the Austrian B320 Ennstal Straße once again faces limitations for heavy goods vehicles. On October 27, 2025, the Liezen district authorities announced the reinstatement of the truck driving ban for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes GVW between 05:00 and 22:00, with exemptions for local delivery and destination traffic, as well as for drivers residing in the regulated areas. In addition, the nighttime ban on trucks over 3.5 tonnes (22:00-05:00) remains in force on this section.

The new regulations were implemented together with the installation of traffic signs, in accordance with the decree issued by the District Governor of Liezen on October 7, 2025 (BVBl. No. 54/2025). The exemptions include municipalities within the Liezen district and selected areas of the neighbouring districts in Styria, Upper Austria, and Salzburg.

The restrictions return following the decision of the Austrian Constitutional Court (VfGH) on June 25, 2025, which annulled the previous ban in force since 2019. According to the judges, the manner in which the earlier regulation had been announced – particularly the lack of clear information on the exceptions on road signs – violated traffic law requirements. The Court’s ruling temporarily allowed renewed truck transit through the Enns Valley. However, local authorities had announced the swift introduction of an amended regulation, which has now been implemented.

Full details of the exemptions can be found in §2 of the referenced decree – the legal basis for the current road signs.➡CLICK

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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.