Complete closure of the Brenner motorway at the end of May due to a demonstration

Travellers must prepare for significant disruptions at the Brenner at the end of May, as on 30 May the Brenner motorway will be completely closed due to a demonstration. The important transit route between Germany, Austria and Italy, which sees high traffic volumes every day, will be impassable on this day for several hours. The full closure will massively affect traffic along the Brenner corridor.

Closures along the entire Brenner corridor

Not only the motorway itself is affected by the demonstration, but also through traffic on parallel federal and state roads. Travellers must therefore expect considerable delays and traffic disruptions across large parts of Tyrol on the Saturday after Whitsun. The total closure of the Brenner motorway is planned for the period from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Background of the demonstration at the Brenner

The demonstration was registered by the mayor of the municipality of Gries am Brenner and is directed against the high traffic load in the region. This is already the third attempt at such a protest action on the Brenner motorway, which has now been approved. According to estimates, the closure will prevent more than 32,000 vehicles from crossing the Brenner on that day.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

With us you will regularly find the most important news about toll and traffic regulations in Austria. If you are planning a trip over the Brenner, you should also be aware that a so-called route toll (also known as a special toll) is charged for using the Brenner motorway. Detailed information on tolls in Austria can be found in our guide. For further questions, our support team is available to you at any time by e-mail.