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Mega traffic jam at the Scharnitzer Tunnel: vacationers are stuck!
Increased border controls at the Scharnitzer Tunnel are leading to massive traffic jams for travelers on the border between Germany and Austria.
Mega traffic jam at the Scharnitzer Tunnel: vacationers are stuck!
The travel time has begun, but not everything is going smoothly in the area around the Scharnitzer Tunnel. On June 26, 2025, the traffic light at the south portal of the tunnel turned red and the murmuring of drivers quickly turned into a frustrating traffic jam. The cause? Increased entry controls by the German Federal Police. How merkur.de reported, this happened at the instigation of Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU). Mayor Christian Ihrberger reports of a mega traffic jam that reached as far as Zirl, right at the end of the Bavarian Whitsun holidays.
With the speed reduced to just ten kilometers per hour, registering for a holiday trip was more than frustrating for many drivers. The federal police had increased controls to curb smuggling crime. Dr. Rainer Scharf, spokesman for the Federal Police in Rosenheim, emphasizes that the intention is not to create traffic jams. Nevertheless, the traffic conditions showed the opposite. The situation led to the closure of the Scharnitz bypass tunnel upstream, which further exacerbated the problems.
Alternative routes and local impacts
With the advent of traffic jams, many vacationers are looking for alternatives. Some decide to escape the traffic jam via the Leutasch Valley. Mayor Georgios Chrysochoidis of Leutasch describes the traffic situation as noticeable, but not dramatic. The Leutasch Valley could prove to be a popular diversion route, even if the current conditions at the Scharnitzer Tunnel raise concerns about accessibility.
Mayor Ihrberger, on the other hand, expresses concern about the speed with which rescue workers can reach the affected areas during traffic jams. He sees the traffic situation as a long-term problem that affects not only the local population but also the safety of travelers. Decisions at a higher level are necessary in order to overcome the challenges at the national border in the long term, as well as the tz.de reported.
The situation at the Scharnitzer Tunnel remains tense, and with the summer holidays in full swing, travelers must prepare for unexpected delays and traffic jams. The call to the authorities is clear: measures must be taken to solve the current problems and ensure the flow of travelers.