There were major jams at the Gotthard Tunnel this weekend.
At midday on Saturday, there was a line of 14 kms and drivers had to wait 2 and a half hours to head towards Ticino – and by 4pm, the lines were still there and 10 minutes longer.
The same was true yesterday, drivers had to endure delay of 2 hours to get through.
The heavy traffic is down to Wednesday, May 1st, being a holiday in most European countries – as well as several cantons.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
Last victim of April avalanche found
The body of a 30-year-old Canadian national who was caught up in an avalanche on April 1st has been found.
TPG passengers back to pre-pandemic levels
The number of people using public transport in Geneva is now back to the levels seen before the pandemic.
SBB to change announcement for suicide deaths
Swiss Federal Railways will change the announcement which refers to a delay which occurs after a person dies by suicide at a train station.
Locals outraged at high rents
A new apartment complex is creating some controversy due to the high rents – with many residents aghast that prices have become so high.
Over 500 Asian hornets trapped
Wildlife authorities in the French department of Haute Savoie are hailing their success for trapping Asian Hornets.
