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Ostallgäu to Trial Exit Bans to Curb A7 Diversion Traffic

The move follows a local summit that spurred action on jams tied to the Füssen border tunnel.

Overview

  • The district authority plans temporary through‑traffic bans to stop drivers from leaving the A7 and using rural roads during congestion.
  • Start date and legal design are not set, and affected municipalities must first submit formal applications.
  • Police will handle roadside checks, reflecting the approach used in other Bavarian pilots.
  • Rosenheim logged more than 400 violations in the first month of its weekend and holiday exit restrictions, highlighting enforcement challenges.
  • Tirol’s long‑running model with trained road supervisors and recent bans in Rosenheim and Berchtesgadener Land serve as operational templates.