Easter Getaway: 13-Kilometre Traffic Jam at Gotthard Tunnel Prompts Travel Warnings
On 2 April, queues in front of the Gotthard tunnel reached up to 15 km, causing delays of more than two hours as Easter traffic surged toward Ticino and Italy. Authorities advised alternative routes and rail options, while SBB added 27 special trains. The disruption affects holidaymakers, cross-border commuters and freight schedules at one of Switzerland’s most critical north–south corridors.
Apr 3, 2026
