Pentecost Gridlock: 20-Kilometre Tailbacks at Gotthard Tunnel Disrupt Cross-Border Travel
Holiday traffic on 23 May produced a 20-kilometre queue at the Gotthard road tunnel, with spill-over jams on the San Bernardino route. The disruption delayed business travellers and freight headed for Italy, forcing companies to activate contingency plans. The incident highlights the need for proactive routing strategies and renews calls for dynamic tolling or modal shifts to rail.
May 24, 2026
