Austria: Reschen Pass (B180) intermittently fully closed on weekdays until end of November
On the Reschenstraße (B180) between Pfunds and the border at Nauders/Resia, travelers still need to expect complete closures on weekdays until 27 November 2026. The reason is rock clearance work and the construction of a roughly 400-metre-long rockfall gallery.
Closures will apply Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm as well as Friday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm; on weekends the route remains open to traffic.
Detour via Switzerland
Anyone traveling during the closure periods will be diverted via the Austrian Engadin road (B184), a short stretch of the Swiss main road H27 near Martina, and the Martinsbrucker Straße (B185) – with somewhat extra travel time. A Swiss vignette is not required for this, as the vignette obligation in Switzerland only applies to motorways and expressways. For vehicles over 3.5 t, the heavy vehicle charge must be observed on Swiss territory. Buses over 13 m and vehicles with trailers over 6.50 m may not use the detour. The Reschen Pass route via the Austria–Italy border crossing at Reschen/Resia is one of the best-known alternatives to the Brenner motorway between Tyrol and South Tyrol.
Additional detour pressure from the Landeck Tunnel
The closure periods overlap with the upcoming, roughly eight-week complete closure of the Landeck Tunnel on the A12 starting mid-October 2026. Anyone with both construction sites on their route should allow plenty of extra time for the journey through Tyrol.
Austria toll at a glance
For cars, motorcycles, and motorhomes up to 3.5 t gross weight, the vignette requirement applies on motorways and expressways (digital or as a sticker vignette, from the 2027 vignette year onwards only digital). It is a flat amount for a fixed period.
For trucks, buses and larger motorhomes over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, distance-based tolling via the GO-Box applies instead, with the amount depending on factors such as distance travelled, number of axles and emission class. On certain tunnel and pass routes (e.g. Brenner, Tauern Tunnel, Karawanks Tunnel), a separate special toll (route toll) applies: vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight pay it instead of the vignette, while for vehicles over 3.5 t it is charged via the GO-Box.
All details on tolls in AustriaThe vignette flat rate explained
With our vignette flat rate, you save yourself the hassle of buying individually for each trip: for just 12,80 €* per month, it covers the included vignettes in 8 European countries. For each trip, simply select the appropriate vignette, and the toll fee is then already covered by your flat rate. You are not tied to any single country.
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The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
Plan your trip via the Reschen Pass in good time on weekdays so you are not caught out by the closure times. You can find everything about the vignette requirement in Austria on our Austria overview page. Anyone also traveling via the A12 towards Landeck will find further information in our article on the complete closure of the Landeck Tunnel. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Reschen Pass Closure Times
The most important answers about the weekday closure times on the B180.
Does the closure also apply on weekends?
No. The closure times apply exclusively on weekdays (Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.). On weekends, the Reschen Pass is open to traffic at all times.
How long does the detour via Switzerland take?
The detour goes via the Engadine Road (B184), a short stretch of the Swiss main road H27 near Martina, and the Martinsbruck Road (B185). Depending on traffic conditions, it takes a little extra travel time. A Swiss vignette is not required for this.
Until when are the closure periods scheduled?
The current closure periods are expected to run until November 27, 2026.
