Commuters between France and the Canton of Geneva woke up to a drastically altered map of crossing points today. From 12 to 18 June, 21 of the canton’s 28 road customs posts are closed, and those that stay open—Anières, Moillesulaz, Thônex-Vallard, Bardonnex, Perly, Meyrin and Ferney-Voltaire—operate under reinforced identity checks. Authorities say the closures free police resources for the G7 summit in neighbouring Évian and create a controllable perimeter against potential protests. The impact is immediate: traffic at Bardonnex backed up three kilometres during this morning’s rush hour, and ride-share apps applied surge pricing of up to 50 percent for cross-border trips. Frontier workers—about 95 000 people cross into Geneva daily—are advised to use the Léman Express or park-and-ride sites on the French side. Logistics firms have rerouted time-critical deliveries via the Chavornay and Vallorbe corridors, adding roughly 40 minutes to Geneva-bound journeys from Lyon. No special vehicle sticker (macaron) is required to enter Switzerland, but holders of G7 service badges benefit from reserved lanes at Meyrin and Ferney-Voltaire. Companies should brief travelling staff to carry passports rather than rely on EU-ID cards, as officers conduct systematic checks against the SIS and national watch lists.
Source: Léman Bleu
