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2026-07-31 16:08 UTC → 2026-08-03 11:26 UTC ·
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Seminario Tunnel closure in Emilia‑Romagna extended to April 2027
Local officials in the Emilia‑Romagna region initially debated After an initial political dispute over the closure safety of the Galleria del Seminario tunnel after it was deemed unsafe, with political disagreements delaying the start of safety works and prompting suggestions for longer alternative routes. Within days, a prefect‑led meeting brought together tunnel, regional authorities, law‑enforcement, law‑enforcement and ANAS representatives. The parties signed a convergence protocol that in July 2026. The agreement assigned responsibilities: ANAS would maintain the upkeep of the detour, replace signage replacement of vertical and provide horizontal signage, installation of margin devices and provision of winter road services, while municipalities would ice‑prevention and snow‑removal services. Municipalities will issue traffic ordinances and ordinances, monitor flow. Despite a request to postpone the extraordinary maintenance, flow and support road fluidity, while an emergency corridor for rescue vehicles can be activated on request. A joint inspection on 16 July 2026 confirmed that fire‑safety regulations forced require the works extraordinary maintenance to begin start before the security devices expire on 7 August. The traffic ban was therefore confirmed through 30 April 2027, extending August, precluding any postponement to September. Consequently, the diversion period and establishing an emergency corridor tunnel will be closed for rescue vehicles. The situation progressed 270 days, from a politically‑charged dispute over coordination 7 August 2026 until 30 April 2027, with traffic diverted to a formalized maintenance schedule longer alternative route. The municipalities may shorten the detour once Carpineti finalises its plan. In early August, the nearby Monte Pergola tunnel reopened after five years of work, underscoring the broader push to upgrade Italy’s road infrastructure. Mayors of Carpineti and extended traffic restrictions, with Castelnovo Monti reiterated the alternative route remaining in place until inconvenience for commuters and tourism but urged residents to endure the tunnel’s disruption while safety upgrades are completed. proceed.