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Italy faces major August traffic surge during summer counter-exodus
Italy is entering a major summer travel period known as the August counter-exodus, with significant traffic increases expected on national roads and highways. Anas, the road network operator, estimates that over 24 million vehicle movements will occur between August 21 and August 23 as vacationers return to major cities.
Viabilità Italia has issued several red alerts for intense traffic, particularly on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons. To facilitate movement, Anas has suspended or closed approximately 1,175 roadworks, representing 83% of its active sites, through September 7.
Anas CEO Claudio Andrea Gemme has issued a plea for driver caution, warning that fatigue and the desire to reach destinations quickly can lead to dangerous behaviors. Regional traffic is also expected to be heavy in areas like Piedmont, specifically on the Turin ring road (A55) and major motorways such as the A6, A32, A5, A4, and A21.
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