Great St Bernard Tunnel Closure Extended After Avalanche Damage

Key Alpine route remains closed indefinitely after avalanche damages 300 meters of tunnel infrastructure, disrupting north-south traffic between Switzerland and Italy.

Key Takeaways

The Great St Bernard Tunnel closure was caused by an avalanche near the Toules tunnel on the Swiss side
Approximately 300 meters of tunnel infrastructure was damaged by boulders and trees
The closure affects both the tunnel and pass, preventing travel between Switzerland and Italy via Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Fifteen cantonal roads remain closed in Upper and Central Valais

By The Numbers

300

meters of damaged tunnel infrastructure

cantonal roads closed

They Said

"no date has yet been set for its reopening"
— Tunnel management company

Major Alpine Tunnel Closure

Avalanche Damage and Impact

Regional Transportation Disruptions

Economic and Travel Implications

Sources & References

The Great St Bernard Tunnel remains closed until further notice

SWI swissinfo.ch