Full closure on the Vipavska hitra cesta expressway (H4)

On the expressway called Vipavska hitra cesta (H4), travellers must still prepare for a lengthy full 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 mainly travellers 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 for all traffic, while the second is reserved exclusively for emergency vehicles. In the direction of Ljubljana, both lanes are closed, and traffic is diverted via 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. After this construction phase ends, 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, the vignette requirement applies; the digital vignette has been available exclusively online since 2022 and covers almost all toll roads. Vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight instead pay the distance-based toll, in Slovenia also called the DarsGo toll, which is billed automatically via an electronic on-board unit. In addition, at the Karawanken Tunnel, Slovenia's only special toll route, a separate fee applies, regardless of whether a vignette or the distance-based toll has already been paid. You can find all the details on our guide page Toll in Slovenia.

Anyone travelling not only through Slovenia but through several countries on the same trip will save money with our vignette flat rate: for €12.80 per month, you can activate vignettes for several European countries, cancellable at any time and without a fixed commitment. From the second vignette activated in the same month, for example because the trip to Slovenia also passes through Austria or Croatia, you save noticeably compared to the classic individual purchase.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

Whether you travel via the Vipavska hitra cesta or use one of the diversion routes: with the right vignette for Slovenia and an overview of the toll in Slovenia, you are well prepared for the journey. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.