Landeck Tunnel (A12): Eight-Week Full Closure from October 2026

ASFINAG will close the Landeck Tunnel on the A12 Inntal motorway for around eight weeks, around the clock, starting around 12 October 2026. This affects one of the central transit routes between Germany, Austria and Italy. During the closure, traffic will be diverted via the L76 and the B171.

Anyone travelling south via the Arlberg or the Fern Pass in autumn should factor the closure into their route planning at an early stage.

What exactly will be closed

The Landeck Tunnel near Landeck in Tyrol is part of the A12 Inntal motorway and a heavily used connection towards the Arlberg and the Fern Pass. As preparation, nightly closures between 7:30 pm and 6:00 am have already been in place there since 13 April 2026. From mid-October, this will be followed by the full round-the-clock closure for around eight weeks. The reason is a general refurbishment of the tunnel, including the construction of a new escape and rescue tunnel around 7 kilometres long, a project with an investment volume of around 292 million euros.

Important for travel planning in the coming years: the 2026 closure is just the beginning. According to ASFINAG, from 2027 to 2030 full closures of the tunnel can be expected for one month in spring and two months in autumn each year.

Tolls in Austria

Regardless of the construction work, the vignette requirement applies on the A12, as on all Austrian motorways and expressways, for vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight. For trucks, buses and heavier vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, however, the toll is charged on a distance basis via the GO-Box, based on kilometres driven, vehicle class and emissions class. On certain routes, such as specific tunnels and mountain pass roads, an additional special toll also applies.

Instead of buying a vignette for every single trip, many travellers secure themselves with the Vignette Flat Rate. For 12.80 €* per month, the vignettes for all eight supported countries are covered.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

You can find more information on the vignette in Austria on our overview page for the Austria vignette as well as on the page Tolls in Austria. If you have any questions, you can reach us at any time by email.