The Gotthard Pass will reopen on Friday, which is earlier than planned.
The Federal Roads Office says the winter closure can be lifted thanks to light snowfall and rapid clearing and repair work on the mountain route.
The reopening will help ease pressure on the A2 autoroute during the busy Ascension and Whitsun travel weekends.
At the same time, the extended exit lane at Göschenen will also return to service, designed to reduce traffic diverting through local villages during peak congestion.
G7 protest becomes violent
Geneva remains on edge after anti-G7 demonstrations descended into violence ahead of the summit in neighbouring Evian yesterday evening.
G7 summit opens today
The G7 summit opens today in Evian, just across Lake Geneva, with Emmanuel Macron welcoming Donald Trump and other world leaders at the Hôtel Royal.
Voters reject 10m, but accept tougher military rules
Voters have rejected the ‘No to 10 Million’ initiative. But commentators say the strength of the yes vote is still a cause of concern for the government.
Iran/US deal set to be signed in Geneva
A major diplomatic breakthrough appears to have been reached in the Middle East, and a deal will be signed in Switzerland.
More Sunday shopping in Geneva
Geneva voters have narrowly backed two controversial measures.
Thousands join feminist marches
Thousands of people across the country have taken part in feminist strike events calling for equal pay, an end to gender-based violence and greater rights for women.
