Slovenia: A1 between Fram and Slovenska Bistrica restricted until mid-November

On the Štajerska motorway A1 between Ljubljana, Maribor and the Austrian border at Šentilj, travellers must expect an expanded construction site at the Devina viaduct between Fram and Slovenska Bistrica until 15 November 2026. Since 7 September, the closed area of around 700 metres has been extended to approximately 3.2 kilometres.

The A1 is Slovenia's most important north-south link and part of the European routes E57, E59 and E70 – for travellers from Germany and Austria heading towards Croatia or further into the Balkans, it is usually unavoidable.

Which sections are affected?

In addition to the extension of the Fram–Slovenska Bistrica construction site, the Slovenian motorway company DARS is planning a roughly 21-day closure of the Slovenska Bistrica North junction in October 2026. A few kilometres further south, between Slovenske Konjice and Dramlje, there were, until 4 October 2026, also four weekend full closures as well as one full closure for a fire safety drill in the tunnel.

Why is construction taking place?

Both construction sites are part of the ongoing comprehensive renovation of the Štajerska motorway, which DARS is carrying out in several construction phases staggered over time between Celje and Maribor. The works are intended to bring the carriageway and the tunnel facilities along the route up to current safety standards.

Anyone who is also travelling via the A1 near Postojna towards Koper in autumn 2026 should also factor this concurrent restriction into their travel plans.

Toll in Slovenia

In Slovenia, tolls are collected via three forms of charging. For cars, motorcycles and motorhomes up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the vignette requirement applies. For vehicles over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the distance-based toll is charged instead via the electronic DarsGo system. In addition, the Karawanken Tunnel has a separate special toll: vehicles up to 3.5 t pay it alongside the vignette (€9 per direction), while vehicles over 3.5 t pay the Slovenian portion via DarsGo.

Anyone travelling through Slovenia who also has other countries on their route often benefits from the Vignette Flat Rate: for 12.80 euros* a month, the vignettes for all eight flat-rate countries are covered, and in Slovenia that means the 7-day vignette.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!

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