Long Traffic Jams Build Early at Switzerland’s Gotthard Tunnel.

Heavy traffic congestion has already formed at the northern entrance of the Gotthard Road Tunnel as holiday and transit traffic intensifies across Switzerland.

According to the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS), a queue measuring approximately 9 kilometres had developed at the north portal by 7:20am on Thursday morning.

Motorists faced waiting times exceeding 90 minutes before entering the tunnel. Traffic authorities reported that the line of vehicles was divided into several sections between Erstfeld and Göschenen.

Drivers heading south were advised to use the alternative route via the A13 motorway and the San Bernardino Tunnel to avoid severe delays.

Traffic pressure at the Gotthard route has remained high in recent days. On Wednesday afternoon, authorities had already recorded a traffic jam stretching around 10 kilometres at the same location.

The Gotthard corridor is one of Europe’s most important north-south transit routes, particularly during holiday periods and long weekends, often leading to significant congestion at tunnel access points.

Swiss traffic authorities continue to monitor the situation and recommend that travelers check live traffic updates before beginning their journeys.