Gotthard Tunnel Closures Trigger Multi-Hour Delays for Italy‑bound Drivers

Gotthard Tunnel traffic jams Italy‑bound drivers night closures alternative routes

The Swiss‑Italian A2 Gotthard Tunnel is being closed for several weeks in September and early October. Night‑time shutdowns last up to nine hours, while daytime traffic faces severe congestion. The Swiss Automobile Club TCS predicts waiting times of more than three hours in both directions at the start of August, with queues up to 13 km long. The longest delays are expected on the weekend of 8 August for north‑bound traffic and the first week of August for south‑bound traffic. From 7 September to 11 September and again from 14 September to early October the tunnel will be completely closed each night between 22:00 and 05:00, extending to 20:00‑05:00 in later weeks. Drivers heading to Italy are advised to use alternative routes such as the A13 via the San‑Bernardino‑Pass (excluding vehicles with camping trailers), the Simplon Pass, or the Grimsel Pass.

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[● 3 SOURCES] In early August, traffic queues of up to 13 km and waiting times over three hours are expected in both directions. (Swiss Automobile Club TCS)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Gotthard Tunnel will be closed at night for several weeks in September and early October. (Swiss Automobile Club TCS)
[● 3 SOURCES] Drivers are advised to use alternative routes such as the A13 via the San‑Bernardino Pass or the Simplon and Grimsel passes. (Swiss Automobile Club TCS)
[● 3 SOURCES] Night closures last up to nine hours, with the first phase from 7 September to 11 September (22:00‑05:00) and later phases extending to 20:00‑05:00. (Swiss Automobile Club TCS)