Traffic chaos on the Brenner: traffic jams and renovation work burden residents

Traffic chaos on the Brenner: traffic jams and renovation work burden residents

Last weekend there was again a significant traffic jam on the Brenner motorway, which heavily burdened both travelers and drivers. The 20 kilometer-long traffic jam formation caused by a defective truck in the border tunnel, forced Italian vacationers to plan up to three hours of additional travel time. This delay is another challenge on an already heavily loaded traffic route.

The burner motorway, a central connection between Italy and Austria, is currently exposed to massive traffic problems. Especially on Saturday, October 19, the situation was dramatic when the truck blocked the only lane in the border tunnel. This led to a backlog that lasted more than an hour and a half. Despite the opening of the tunnel at 11:30 a.m., traffic still needed a certain amount of time to calm down. The alternative routes, including the state road 12, were also overloaded, trying to avoid traffic jams as drivers.

Tyrolean authorities take measures

The situation forced the responsible authorities in North Tyrol to act. In order to contain the traffic chaos, departure bans and additional traffic positions were set up in critical areas. "The second weekend in October was a major challenge for the Wippetal population. It was necessary to regulate the traffic flows and protect the local citizens," said Tyrolean governor Anton Mattle.

An effective means was the introduction of other dosing lights. According to this, more than 200 vehicles could be rejected on the highway, which relieved the situation and helped prevent greater traffic. However, the massive backlog on the weekend was mainly due to the blocked tunnel in South Tyrol, according to the Tyrolean authorities.

overload of the infrastructure

The burner highway has long been the focus of the media, since it is repeatedly reaching its limits due to the enormous travel and transit income. State Councilor Rene Zumtobel found that the upcoming construction work on the motorway is unavoidable reactions to years of overload. The persistently high traffic load could also cause difficulties in the coming months and years.

The concerns of the residents suffering from traffic noise and overloading the streets are obvious. Many hope that the planned work on the land renewal of the Lueg Bridge, which is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2025, will bring concrete improvement, even if only a lane can be driven from the start date for over 170 days a year. This project was necessary to repair the increasingly dilapidated infrastructure and to take into account the growing traffic.

The current traffic jams and traffic problems on the burner highway are not only frustrating for travelers, but also for the adjacent communities that suffer from the alternative routes. Again and again the authorities report increasing hostility that results from the overload of state and municipal roads. The situation remains tense and the further observation of the traffic flows by the authorities is essential to take targeted measures.

For more information and details on the current traffic problems and measures, a look at the reporting at www.merkur.de .