Plöckenpass finally opens: Refurbishment is making progress!

Plöckenpass finally opens: Refurbishment is making progress!

on the Plöckenpass, an important transport connection between Carinthia and Italy, are the signs of opening. The street on the Italian side was newly paved between "Casetta in Canada" and the passport, while all renovation measures were successfully completed on the Austrian side. According to Gailtal Journal , the road is prepared in an impeccable, navigable condition. Nevertheless, the passport remains closed due to constant renovation work.

for the weekends, 5th/6th April and 12./13. April 2025 is not possible. The passport is expected to be opened on April 14, 2025. In the following week, between April 14 and 18, a meeting of the responsible authorities is planned, with representatives of Carinthia, Friuli-Julisch Veneto and other official bodies. The exact date is still to be agreed.

planned opening times and construction progress

After the meeting, the street is expected to open during the day, depending on the progress of the construction work and a common solution for opening hours. A nightly lock remains during the construction work, with the current forecast for opening to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to at least April 21, 2025. The blocking period could possibly be extended by April 27, 2025. Further information about the procedure is provided by the road owners of Anas, the construction companies and the Friuli-Julisch Veneti region.

The renovation measures on the Plöckenpass are particularly important because the road is of central importance for cross -border traffic. President Friauls, Massimiliano Fedriga, emphasizes the importance of state road 52Bis, which is essential for the cooperation with Carinthia. In addition, the Friaul region plans to secure the connection in the coming months, including the construction of a tunnel or a new road that could cost between 170 and 300 million euros.

Promotion of European infrastructure projects

The latest developments on the Plöcken Pass fit into a larger context of infrastructure projects in Europe. As part of the revised facility "Connecting Europe", the European Union has provided funds of 30 billion euros for cross -border infrastructure projects, such as EU Parliament . This financing, which is available by 2027, aims to support projects in the areas of traffic, energy and digital that offer added value throughout the EU.

Most of the funds are to flow into projects that serve the EU climate protection destinations. The expansion of the infrastructure should ensure that important European projects will be implemented by 2030, which could also include the Plöckenpass. Thanks to these measures, the cooperation between Austria and Italy is promoted to create a safe and modern infrastructure that benefits both economic growth and tourism.