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From 1 September 2025, the Mont Blanc Tunnel — one of the key transport arteries between France and Italy — will be completely closed for more than three months due to extensive renovation works. The closure is expected to cause major disruption to road transport, forcing hauliers onto lengthy detours and raising serious concerns across the industry.
The renovation works are so extensive that a full closure is unavoidable. Given the tunnel’s strategic role in trade between France and Italy, the shutdown presents significant logistical challenges for international road transport.
ATMB has published a map of alternative routes, but each option comes with drawbacks:
- The Fréjus Tunnel is the most obvious alternative, but heavy congestion is anticipated. Hauliers are advised to monitor traffic reports closely.
- The Great St Bernard Tunnel (on the Swiss-Italian border) offers another route, but it has restrictions: ADR transport is not permitted (class E tunnel).
Other mountain passes may be used, but their availability depends on weather conditions, making them particularly risky in autumn and winter.
Source: trans.info