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Gotthard Road Tunnel

The Gotthard Road Tunnel is a 17-kilometre underground passage beneath the Gotthard massif that enables north-south freight traffic through Switzerland.

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The Gotthard Road Tunnel is a 17-kilometre underground passage beneath the Gotthard massif that enables north-south freight traffic through Switzerland.

For transport operators and logistics providers, it is a key Alpine route component, allowing heavy goods vehicles to bypass mountain passes between Central Europe and Italy.

The tunnel operates under traffic regulations (night driving restrictions, weight limits, toll charges) that must be factored into route planning and freight cost calculations.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthard_Road_Tunnel

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The Gotthard Road Tunnel is a 17-kilometre underground passage beneath the Gotthard massif that enables north-south freight traffic through Switzerland. For transport operators and logistics providers, it is a key Alpine route component, allowing heavy goods vehicles to bypass mountain passes between Central Europe and Italy. The tunnel operates under traffic regulations (night driving restrictions, weight limits, toll charges) that must be factored into route planning and freight cost calculations.

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