The Mont-Blanc Tunnel needs major renovation – but authorities are battling with the best way of doing it.
One option is to close the tunnel completely for over three years – or for three months every year for the next 17 years.
The final decision will be made by the commission in charge of the tunnel made up of representatives from the French and Italian governments.
More than half of the tunnel’s roofing needs to be replaced.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
