Gotthard Traffic – Ascension Day
The Ascension long weekend (Thursday holiday + Friday bridge day) creates heavy traffic towards Ticino and Italy.
Recommended route
Use the A2 Gotthard before 07:00; from about 8 km queue, consider San Bernardino (A13).
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Verkeerstijdvakken
Drukste uren
09:00–13:00
Vertrek voor
07:00
of na
14:00
Federal public holiday: high departure traffic from early morning.
Drukste uren
08:00–12:00
Vertrek voor
06:30
of na
13:00
Many workers take Friday off: significant traffic from morning onwards.
Drukste uren
15:00–19:00
Vertrek voor
12:00
of na
20:00
Vertrekadvies
| Dag | Richting | Risico | Beste tijdvakken | Spitsuren |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Thursday (14 May) | ↓ Richting zuiden | Hoog | before 07:00 · after 14:00 | 09:00–13:00 |
| Bridge day Friday (15 May) | ↓ Richting zuiden | Hoog | before 06:30 · after 13:00 | 08:00–12:00 |
| Return Sunday (17 May) | ↑ Richting noorden | Hoog | before 12:00 · after 20:00 | 15:00–19:00 |
| Monday (18 May) Residual returns from those who extended the long weekend. | ↑ Richting noorden | Gemiddeld | before 08:00 · after 18:00 | 12:00–16:00 |
| Saturday (16 May) Traffic generally flowing — most departures happened on Thursday and Friday. | ↓ Richting zuiden | Laag | anytime | 10:00–13:00 |
Verkeersprognose
Drukste uren
09:00–13:00
Verwachte file
~9 km
Thursday morning and Friday afternoon are the critical times. Returns are mainly on Sunday evening.
Officiële omleidingen
Drempel contraflow: 8 km
When the southbound queue reaches 8 km, ASTRA activates the official diversion via the San Bernardino (A13) using variable signs on the A2. If the tunnel is closed, the diversion becomes mandatory.
Queue ≥ 8 km southbound
Official ASTRA signage to A13 San Bernardino activated
Tunnel closed (maintenance or incident)
Mandatory route via San Bernardino (A13) — follow motorway signs
Aanbevolen alternatieve routes
First recommended alternative, generally free during Ascension.
Officiële bronnen
Real-time traffic information from the Touring Club Switzerland, with forecasts for public holiday weekends.
Official Swiss road information portal managed by the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA/FEDRO).