# Italy emergency road works

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-emergency-road-works
> Updated: 2026-08-01T06:29:40.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 Italy closed sections of the SS36 and E45 highways for emergency road works, halting traffic on the affected stretches. By early August, authorities began a phased reopening. In the Lombardy town of Sondalo, a landslide‑blocked road was allowed limited two‑hour daily access for light vehicles to support essential activities, while safety work continued. In the Calabrian city of Rende, scheduled bitumen resurfacing led to temporary traffic restrictions, reduced speed limits, lane narrowing and a parking ban, with vehicles permitted only during specified hours. The measures illustrate a transition from full closures to controlled, partial use as repairs progress.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Roads partially reopened in Sondalo and Rende as Italy lifts restrictions for repairs

Sondalo reopens a landslide‑blocked road for limited hours, while Rende imposes temporary speed limits and parking bans for August bitumen works.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roads-partially-reopened-in-sondalo-and-rende-as-italy-lifts-restrictions-for-repairs

### 2026-07-04: Italy closes sections of SS36 and E45 for emergency road works

Italy closes parts of SS36 near Lecco‑Ballabio (7‑8 July) and the E45 San Giustino viaduct (night of 8‑9 July) for safety upgrades, directing traffic via alternate routes.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-closes-sections-of-ss36-and-e45-for-emergency-road-works

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