Full closure on the Vipavska hitra cesta expressway (H4)
On the expressway known as Vipavska hitra cesta (H4), travelers will have to prepare for a lengthy complete closure until mid-November 2026. Due to extensive renovation work, the direction towards Ljubljana between Vipava and Razdrto has been completely closed since 6 July 2026, affecting primarily travelers coming from Italy heading towards Postojna or Ljubljana.
Who is affected and how does the diversion work?
In the direction of Italy, one lane remains open to all traffic, while the second is reserved exclusively for emergency vehicles. In the direction of Ljubljana, both lanes are closed, and traffic is being diverted onto the parallel regional road between Vipava and Razdrto. Cars and local freight traffic may use this alternative route, but this does not apply to transit truck traffic: this is diverted via the Italian side and the Fernetiči border crossing onto the two-lane motorway there.
The renovation is part of a multi-year overall project, which includes, among other things, the renewal of the road surface, the repair of viaducts, and the installation of wind protection elements. Once this construction phase is complete, the route towards Nova Gorica will already run over the renewed road surface.
Toll in Slovenia
In Slovenia, the toll is collected via three different systems. For vehicles, motorhomes, and motorcycles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, a vignette requirement applies; since 2022, the vignette has only been available digitally (linked to the license plate, without a sticker vignette), and it is valid on motorways and expressways. Vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight instead pay the distance-based toll, also known as the DarsGo toll in Slovenia, which is automatically billed via an electronic on-board unit. Additionally, at the Karawanken Tunnel, the only special toll route in Slovenia, vehicles up to 3.5 t pay a separate tunnel toll (€9 per direction) in addition to the vignette, while vehicles over 3.5 t pay the Slovenian portion via DarsGo. You can find all the details on our guide page Toll in Slovenia.
If you're not just crossing Slovenia but traveling through several countries on the same trip, our Vignette Flat Rate offers better value: For €12.80* per month, you activate vignettes for 8 countries (Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Switzerland), with the 7-day vignette for Slovenia. From the second vignette activated in the same month, for example if the trip to Slovenia also passes through Austria, you save noticeably compared to buying individually.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
Whether you're traveling via the Vipavska hitra cesta or using one of the diversion routes: with the right vignette for Slovenia and an overview of the toll in Slovenia, you're well prepared for your trip. If you have any questions, you can reach us anytime by email.
Frequently asked questions about the Vipavska hitra cesta closure
The most important answers about the full closure and diversion on the H4 in Slovenia.
Until when does the complete closure last?
The closure of the direction towards Ljubljana between Vipava and Razdrto has been in effect since July 6, 2026 and is expected to last until mid-November 2026.
Can I use the diversion route with a car?
What applies to trucks and transit traffic?
Do I need an additional vignette for the diversion route?
* ASFINAG toll fee (10-day vignette): 12.80 €, toll fee fully covered by DMC, flat price (per monthly billing period): 12.80 €, notice period 0 days
