France: Truck Ban on A40 – Vuache Tunnel Closed from 4 to 11 July
From 4 to 11 July 2025, truck drivers should expect significant disruptions on the A40 motorway in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Due to renovation works, the Vuache Tunnel will be completely closed to all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW – including both trucks and buses. The restriction applies to the section between the Eloise interchange (Exit 11) and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois (Exit 13).
Detours for long-distance transport:
➡️ From Italy to Lyon/Paris: take the Scientrier exit → A410 → A41 → A43
➡️ From Switzerland to Lyon/Paris: continue on A41 → A43
➡️ From Lyon/Paris to Italy: follow A43 → A41 → A410
Detours for local traffic:
➡️ Towards Chamonix: mandatory exit at Exit 11 (Eloise) → follow diversion route S8
➡️ Towards Paris/Mâcon: mandatory exit at Exit 13 (Saint-Julien-en-Genevois) → follow diversion route S1
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