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Gotthard Road Tunnel to Close for Twelve Nights for Maintenance
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Gotthard Road Tunnel to Close for Twelve Nights for Maintenance

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • The Gotthard road tunnel will be closed for 10 nights between August 10 and August 27 for essential maintenance.
  • During these closures, traffic heading to Ticino must use the Gotthard Pass.
  • The closures will occur from Monday night to Friday morning each week, between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Drivers planning to travel to Ticino will face significant disruptions as the Gotthard road tunnel is set to close for twelve nights. The closures are scheduled to take place between August 10 and August 27, impacting nighttime travel from Monday evening through Friday morning.

During these specific hours, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., motorists will be required to detour via the Gotthard Pass. The Federal Roads Office (Ofrou) stated that these closures are necessary for "preventive maintenance" work. The focus of the work is on the intermediate vault of the tunnel structure.

Preventive measures will involve cutting sections of the vault. This is intended to relieve stress on these construction elements and thereby reduce the risk of potential damage. While cars will be able to use the tunnel from Friday evening to Monday morning, the extended nighttime closures are expected to cause considerable delays and inconvenience for travelers.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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