Swiss Politicians Push for Year-Round Gotthard Pass Access
Parliamentary motion backed by 60 lawmakers proposes CHF300 million investment to keep crucial alpine pass open during winter months

Key Takeaways
- 60 parliamentarians have signed a motion to keep the Gotthard pass open year-round.
- The estimated cost for the project is CHF 300 million.
- The Gotthard pass usually re-opens in mid-May.
- Benjamin Giezendanner of the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is the primary architect of the proposal.
- The Pro Alps association opposes the plan based on the 1994 Alpine Initiative.
By The Numbers
They Said
"relatively low"
"highly problematic in terms of transport, climate and constitutional policy"