Over 10 kilometers Long traffic jam at the Gotthard before the start of the school year
On Sunday, traffic once again backed up for kilometers in front of the Gotthard. Shortly before midday, the traffic jam reached a length of over 10 kilometers.
18.08.2024, 13:33
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- On Sunday, traffic was once again backed up for miles in front of the Gotthard.
- Shortly before midday, the traffic jam reached a length of over 10 kilometers
The second wave of people returning from the south to start school led to another long traffic jam at the Gotthard on Sunday. Shortly before midday, the traffic jam between Faido and Airolo TI reached a length of ten kilometers in front of the south portal of the road tunnel.
The time lost was one hour and 40 minutes, as reported by the Touring Club of Switzerland (TCS) on the short message service X.
School starts on Monday in several cantons and regions, including Zurich, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Zug, Valais and Vaud.
Last weekend, traffic was already backed up for 14 kilometers in front of the Gotthard south portal on Sunday. School started on Monday in many Swiss cantons.
