Bern has given the green light to spend nearly CHF 3bn on road improvements.
Across the region, the money will be spent on the A1 between Etoy and Ecublens, and Yverdon and Arrissoules.
Also, the money will go on the continuing work on the A1 junction at Grand-Saconnex.
The government will also restart the national road programme which was stopped in 1960 – leaving some gaps.
The main cantons benefitting will be Valais, Bern, Obwalden, Zurich and Schwyz.
Bacteria warning in lakes
Sunny skies and temperatures approaching 30 degrees are expected this weekend, making lakes and rivers popular destinations across. But authorities canton Vaud are warning swimmers about a very real risk: cyanobacteria, which can spread rapidly in warm, still water.
Vengeron beach opens
The Vengeron beach has reopened after being closed since Tuesday due to pollution linked to a ruptured sewage pipe near Geneva Airport.
Nyon family suffers frightening attack
A family in Nyon had a terrifying ordeal when several hooded intruders broke into their house and forced them to open the safe earlier this week.
Lausanne at forefront on antibiotic resistance research
Lausanne is positioning itself at the forefront of fighting antibiotic resistance.
Luxury shoemaker ends Swiss production
Swiss luxury shoemaker Bally is ending shoe production in Switzerland.
Speed camera vandal spared prison
A 52-year-old man from Aargau has avoided prison despite carrying out a major vandalism campaign across Zurich.
