Vacations and traffic jams - Traffic jam on the Gotthard a foretaste of the start of the vacations
During the vacation journey to the South in the Alps, drivers are often asked for patience on the roads: Traffic jams occur. Yesterday, it was already up to 14 kilometers before the Gotthard Highway Tunnel in Switzerland. Traffic services warn that it could be even worse in the coming weekends: Then, the summer holidays begin in the Netherlands and several German federal states.
On Saturday, people were already stuck in traffic for more than two hours before the tunnel, as the Traffic Club TCS reported on X.
Traffic also jammed on the way north, but only for four kilometers. At least, two connections through the Alps that were temporarily disrupted due to weather conditions were restored: The highway on the San Bernardino Route and the Simplon Pass. More traffic crossing the Alps is expected in Switzerland, as the Arlberg Tunnel in Austria, which connects Tyrol with Vorarlberg, will be closed until the spring.
Viasuisse, the 2022 traffic news service in Switzerland, has a tip: The highest traffic volume occurs from Thursday to Monday. The best chance for relatively little traffic jams is for those who travel on Thursdays as early as possible or as late as possible in the evening.
The Alps, with their breathtaking beauty, are a popular vacation destination, attracting visitors from all over Europe. The start of vacation in the Netherlands and several German federal states often leads to an increase in transportation, causing leisure time to be spent stuck in traffic jams. Yesterday, drivers faced a traffic jam of up to 14 kilometers before the Gotthard Highway Tunnel in Switzerland, a foretaste of the challenges ahead. Despite this, Switzerland's 2022 traffic news service, Viasuisse, advises that travelers can avoid the worst of the traffic by starting their journey early or late on Thursdays. Unfortunately, the Arlberg Tunnel in Austria, a popular route, will be closed until spring, leading to increased traffic through Switzerland. Despite the traffic challenges, the Alps continue to draw tourists from the Netherlands and beyond, drawn by the promise of vacation and leisure time.
