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Traffic jam chaos on the Brenner: Bavaria and Tyrol in the traffic summit dispute!
The traffic situation on the Brenner is escalating, while Bavaria and Tyrol are hoping for compromises in the dispute over truck transit. There is a risk of traffic jams and legal disputes.
Traffic jam chaos on the Brenner: Bavaria and Tyrol in the traffic summit dispute!
The traffic situation in Alpine transit is currently receiving particular attention, especially after the chaotic traffic jams that occurred in October 2025, caused by German Unity Day and October 28th. The transit routes on the Brenner Pass are particularly affected, as they have caused enormous time losses both on the Italian side to Trento and on the German side - reports of up to four and a half hours on the Inntal motorway [rosenheim24.de].
In order to cope with the growing volume of traffic, Tyrol has introduced block handling for trucks. However, this measure, which is often used after accidents, has put a lot of strain on relations between Bavaria and Tyrol. The Bavarian side is vehemently criticizing this regulation, while the Italian government has taken Austria to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) because of the block clearance. The level of tension is considerable and a quick relent seems to be a long way off.
A compromise offered
There were offers from the Bavarian side to waive controls on the unity holiday, but Tyrol showed no interest in cooperating. Tyrol's State Transport Councilor René Zumtobel has pointed out that the Austrian Federal Ministry is responsible for the holiday driving ban. Thus, the conflict is not only about local interests, but also raises the question of cooperation between countries, which is currently at a low point.
State Governor Arno Kompatscher from South Tyrol is calling for a common solution to improve traffic flow and reduce noise and air pollution. However, experts do not believe in quick solutions and fear that traffic jams in the Inn Valley and beyond will continue to be a significant problem in 2026 and beyond.
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