Seminario Tunnel Closure Extends to April 2027 Amid Maintenance Plans

Seminario tunnel S.S. 63 ANAS traffic diversion maintenance works

A meeting chaired by Prefect Salvatore Angieri was held on 15 July at the Prefecture, attended by the President of the Province, the Mayor of Carpineti, the President of the Union of Mountain Communities of the Reggian Apennines, and representatives of the Questura, Carabinieri, Road Police, Fire Department and ANAS. The provincial administration asked that the start of the extraordinary maintenance works on the Seminario tunnel of state road S.S. 63 be postponed, warning of possible impacts on local economic and tourism activity.

ANAS officials replied that a postponement to September could not be granted because fire‑safety regulations require the works to begin before the security devices expire on 7 August. A joint inspection was carried out on 16 July 2026, followed by the signing of a convergence protocol in Bologna on 21 July 2026 that defined the responsibilities of ANAS and the municipalities. ANAS will maintain the alternative route, replace vertical and horizontal signage, install margin devices and provide winter ice‑prevention and snow‑removal services. The municipalities will issue traffic ordinances, monitor flow and support road fluidity. An emergency corridor for rescue vehicles has been established, activatable on request.

The traffic ban in the Seminario tunnel will remain in force until 30 April 2027, with vehicles diverted to a longer alternative route. The route may be shortened once the municipality of Carpineti confirms the final plan.

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Anas · Carpineti · Province of Reggio Emilia · Salvatore Angieri · Seminario tunnel

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[● 4 SOURCES] A meeting was held on 15 July at the Prefecture, chaired by Prefect Salvatore Angieri and attended by provincial and municipal officials and representatives of law‑enforcement and ANAS. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.modena2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
[● 4 SOURCES] An agreement was signed in Bologna on 21 July 2026 defining the responsibilities of ANAS and the municipalities. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.modena2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
[● 4 SOURCES] The provincial administration requested postponing the start of the tunnel works, citing possible negative effects on economic and tourism activities. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.modena2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
[● 4 SOURCES] ANAS will maintain the alternative route, replace signage, install margin devices and provide winter ice‑prevention and snow‑removal services during the works. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.modena2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
[● 4 SOURCES] A joint inspection was carried out on 16 July 2026 by order of the Prefect. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.modena2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
[● 4 SOURCES] The traffic ban in the Seminario tunnel will remain effective until 30 April 2027, with vehicles diverted to a longer alternative route. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.modena2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
[● 4 SOURCES] ANAS said the works could not be postponed to September because fire‑safety regulations require them to start before 7 August when security devices expire. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.modena2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.it