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Travelers faced delays of over three hours as a 20km traffic jam formed at the Gotthard road tunnel during the Whitsun weekend. Despite extra rail capacity, the notorious bottleneck saw record-level congestion, prompting authorities to recommend alternative routes.
4 months ago · 3 sources
Travel
With lengthy queues already forming for the Ascension holiday weekend, this article provides essential information for travelers. It covers the current situation at the Gotthard tunnel, recommended diversion routes, and official warnings for navigating the notoriously heavy holiday traffic in the Alps.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Travel
Holiday travel has hit a peak on Good Friday, with traffic at the Gotthard north portal backing up for 20 kilometres, resulting in waiting times of over three hours. Authorities are advising travelers to consider alternative routes like the San Bernardino tunnel.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Weather
A sudden return of winter weather has caused significant disruption across Switzerland, with heavy snowfall forcing the temporary closure of the Gotthard Tunnel and leading to widespread power outages in the Diemtigtal valley.
SWI swissinfo.ch
