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UncategorizedAugust 21, 20250 comments

Trucks Diverted in the Ravenna Area – Disruptions to Deliveries to Port Terminals

From August 18 to September 7, significant restrictions on truck traffic are in place on the SS16 Adriatica in the Ravenna area. ANAS has introduced a ban on vehicles over 15 tons on the section between km 147+100 and km 154+500, which in practice severely hinders access to the San Vitale port terminals.

The restrictions are due to extraordinary works being carried out on the movable bridge over the Candiano Canal in Ravenna. At the same time, the closure of this key structure coincides with the prohibition of using the Ravenna bypass (SS16 Circonvallazione), further complicating the situation for carriers.

ANAS Order No. 1038/2025/BO sets a total vehicle weight limit of 15 tons and applies from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The ban does not apply to:
– emergency vehicles,
– passenger buses,
– vehicles heading to ANAS construction sites on the SS16 and SS67,
– specialized vehicles engaged in road interventions.

✅ Mandatory alternative routes:
– For trucks traveling from the south – diversion via SS3bis Tiberina towards Cesena, then northbound on the A14 and A14dir to rejoin the SS16.
– For trucks traveling from the north – diversion via the A14dir northbound, then southbound on the A14 to the Cesena Nord junction, and return via SS3bis Tiberina to the SS16.

These measures are intended to prevent traffic congestion and maintain the continuity of freight transport despite the closure of the bridge and works on the Montone and Ronco viaducts. However, the measure directly impacts both national and local road transport. Extended routes result in delivery delays and higher operating costs for carriers.

For this reason, CUAR – the Ravenna Road Haulage Joint Committee, of which CNA FITA is also a member, has already requested talks with the municipal administration to mitigate the effects of the restrictions and develop compensation measures.

In parallel, the Municipality of Ravenna has introduced local traffic regulations: trucks over 5 tons holding a permit may use designated streets (Viale Europa, via Darsena, via Montecatini, via delle Industrie), while vehicles without a permit are directed exclusively to national roads and motorways.