News / Italy loses patience with Austria over Brenner corridor traffic restrictions

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The Italian government has taken the first step towards infringement proceedings against Austria with a ’letter of formal notice’ to the European Commission (EC).  

Italy’s lawsuit is directed against Austria’s 2021 anti-transit measures along the Brenner corridor, which include a sectoral driving ban, a night driving ban, a winter driving ban and a block clearance. 

The measures have led to traffic jams of up to 70km and rear-end collisions in the Tyrol region.

The IRU said “unbearable traffic and traffic-endangering situations” ...