It seems it was the cost which sank the idea of the pedestrian bridge running next to the Pont du Mont Blanc.
Although the new bridge had broad political support – and would have been partly financed by the Confederation – the CHF 54m price tag was too much for voters.
But the question on how to improve traffic flow remains. One idea being floated is to open a tram line across the existing bridge – or even putting it in a tunnel.
Italian investigators visit Valais police
Italian investigators are arriving in canton Valais this week as part of the ongoing probe into the deadly New Year’s Day fire in Crans-Montana.
Crime drops, but falls are uneven
Crime trends in French-speaking Switzerland showed sharp contrasts in 2025.
Move to charge for ER access
Switzerland’s lower house has narrowly backed a controversial plan to charge patients for visiting emergency rooms without a referral.
Calls for stricter tests for elderly drivers
Calls are growing for stricter rules on older drivers, following a rise in accidents involving senior citizens.
Paléo sells out in 19 minutes
Tickets for this summer’s Paléo Festival sold out in just 19 minutes, as thousands of fans rushed online when sales opened midday yesterday.
Cold snap stops spring
Forecasters warned us that it will happen - a cold front swept through the country yesterday afternoon.
