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Italy Issues Black Alert as Summer Traffic Surge Hits Peak

Anas is relying on suspended roadworks, supported by a 2,500-strong workforce, to ease outbound traffic surges.

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Overview

  • Viabilità Italia declared a black alert for Saturday morning as motorists head from cities toward coastal resorts, mountain retreats and border crossings.
  • Heavy vehicles over 7.5 tons are banned today from 8:00 to 22:00, following Friday afternoon restrictions and extending into Sunday evening.
  • Anas has halted or suspended 1,348 roadworks—about 81% of active sites—through September 8 to keep major routes clear.
  • The Osservatorio Mobilità Stradale anticipates 13.155 million vehicle trips on Anas-managed roads this weekend.
  • Surveillance and rapid-response teams have been bolstered on Rome’s Grande Raccordo Anulare and A91 to manage traffic for the Youth Jubilee.