10km Holiday Traffic Jam at Gotthard Tunnel

Post-Christmas travel causes significant delays at Switzerland's Gotthard tunnel, with waiting times exceeding 80 minutes as holiday travelers head south.

Key Takeaways

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A 10-kilometer traffic jam formed at the Gotthard tunnel's north portal
The traffic jam occurred between Erstfeld and Göschenen in canton Uri
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) increased train services to winter destinations

By The Numbers

80 minutes

Waiting time at tunnel

10 kilometers

Traffic jam length

They Said

"The slowdown in traffic between Erstfeld and Göschenen in canton Uri was due to traffic overload"
— Touring Club Suisse (TCS)

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Holiday Traffic Crisis at Gotthard

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Traffic Impact and Delays

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Alternative Transport Solutions

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Travel Advisory and Recommendations

Sources & References

Traffic queue reaches 10km at Gotthard tunnel in post-Christmas travel

SWI swissinfo.ch

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