The B197 Arlberg Pass road has been partially reopened after another severe storm. Due to urgent clearing work, the road will remain closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the day, according to the province of Tyrol.
As a result, the B197 is only open to traffic between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. The situation will be reassessed on Friday.
Possible alternative routes for traffic are:
- Rosenheim-Munich route (Germany)
- Gotthard (Switzerland)
- San Bernardino (Switzerland)
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The existing restrictions for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) due to the closure of the Arlberg Tunnel will remain in place during the night-time opening. According to the province of Tyrol, this regulation will initially apply until the end of the week.
A general driving ban applies to HGVs with trailers and articulated vehicles on the B197/L197 Arlberg Pass road for the duration of the full closure of the Arlberg Tunnel (until 22 November 2024). These vehicles must take a wide detour (see alternative routes). On weekends (from Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, 10:00 p.m.), there is a general driving ban for lorries with trailers and articulated lorries.
L13 Sellraintal road remains closed
The L13 Sellraintalstraße in the municipality of Sellrain, between Sellrain and Kematen, will also remain closed until at least Friday. A one-way bypass is possible out of the valley via Grinzens (Tanneben district) and into the valley via Oberperfuss (L233 Oberperfer Straße).