Information for through travellers/transit traffic (cars, lorries and motorcycles)
Can I travel from Germany to Italy via the Brenner Pass on 30 May 2026?
No. Please avoid Tyrol on 30 May 2026 and take a wide detour! Due to the closures, it will not be possible to use the Brenner Corridor between 11 am and 7 pm on 30 May 2026. There is no local alternative route.
Can I travel from Italy to Germany via the Brenner Pass on 30 May 2026?
No. Please avoid Tyrol on 30 May 2026 and take a wide detour! Due to the closures, it will not be possible to use the Brenner Corridor between 11 am and 7 pm on 30 May 2026. There is no local alternative route.
How can I avoid Tyrol on 30 May 2026?
Use alternative routes via neighbouring federal states/countries and avoid the Brenner route.
From when should I expect restrictions on 30 May 2026?
Please expect restrictions throughout the day: significant traffic restrictions, measures and delays are to be expected not only between 11 am and 7 pm, but also before and after these times.
Why is it recommended that I avoid Tyrol by a wide detour for the entire day?
Due to an officially notified assembly by a private individual on the A 13 Brenner motorway near Matrei am Brenner, the Brenner Corridor in this area must be closed on that day.
What rules apply to lorries?
Please avoid Tyrol on 30 May 2026 and take a wide detour!
On Saturday, 30 May 2026, a driving ban will apply on all roads in Tyrol to lorries over 7.5 tonnes if their destination is to be reached via the section of the A 13 Brenner motorway between the Schönberg main toll station and the Brenner Nord junction, or via the district of Lienz.
This means that a driving ban will apply on 30 May 2026 to transit lorries (over 7.5 tonnes) wishing to cross Tyrol in a north–south or south–north direction. All lorries will be checked, and unauthorised transit lorries will be turned back. It is not possible to divert via the secondary road network.
Does the driving ban apply only to the motorway or to other roads as well?
On 30 May 2026, the entire Brenner Corridor will be closed to through traffic, including the B 182 Brenner road and the L 38 Ellbögener road. This is to maintain traffic safety and security of supply in the surrounding local communities.
In addition, a lorry driving ban will apply in Tyrol on that day.
Do the restrictions also apply to motorcycles?
Yes. What matters is the closure or traffic regulation in force, not whether the vehicle is a car or a motorcycle.
Do the rules also apply to electric vehicles?
Yes. The traffic measures apply regardless of how the vehicle is powered.
Do the rules also apply to motorhomes?
Yes. The regulations also apply to motorhomes wishing to travel through Tyrol.
Can I take other routes through Tyrol?
It is recommended that you avoid Tyrol by a wide detour on 30 May 2026. Use alternative routes via neighbouring federal states/countries.
In the event of traffic overload, traffic metering will be implemented at the borders on entry into Tyrol in order to prevent traffic in Tyrol from coming to a complete standstill and to ensure the highest possible level of safety in the region.
Can I use the Brenner Corridor on 30 May 2026 before 11 am or after 7 pm?
It is recommended that you avoid Tyrol by a wide detour for the entire day on 30 May 2026. Significant traffic delays are also expected before 11 am and after 7 pm.
My destination is Tyrol – will I be able to travel to Tyrol on 30 May 2026?
I’d like to travel through Tyrol by train – are there any restrictions?
No. Train services are not affected by the closures or traffic restrictions. You can still travel via the Brenner Pass by train on that day. ÖBB recommends that you book your seat in advance.
I’d like to cycle across Tyrol on 30 May 2026 – is that possible?
Yes. However, for safety reasons, cycling will be prohibited on 30 May 2026 between 11 am and 7 pm on the B 182 Brenner road, on the section between Stefansbrücke and the Schönberg slip road in the Stubai Valley (regardless of whether this is destination/source traffic or through traffic). Alternative routes include, in particular, the L 38 Ellbögener road and the Stubai Cycle Route 19
Will the additional driving bans for diversion traffic in Tyrol also apply on 30 May 2026?
Yes. The driving bans for diversion traffic during the summer season will also apply in full on 30 May 2026. Further details can be found here.
Where can I obtain up-to-date information on traffic conditions in Tyrol and on diversion routes?
Make use of the latest traffic information in the media, especially on the radio or from motoring organisations.
What happens if sat-nav apps suggest a route through Tyrol?
Please do not rely solely on sat-nav systems. Inform yourself and take official traffic and government information into account when planning your route.
What should I do if I get stuck in a traffic jam on 30 May 2026?
Please remain calm, form an emergency corridor in good time, follow the instructions of the emergency services, stay on the main road network and avoid taking alternative routes via side roads.
The assembly will result in additional traffic disruption. Why was it approved?
The right of assembly is a fundamental right and, as such, a key principle enshrined in the Austrian Federal Constitution. No permission is required for assemblies. They may only be prohibited by the authorities by way of a formal decision in exceptional circumstances (for example, where safety is at risk). In accordance with existing case law on this matter, the assembly organised by a private individual was not prohibited.
That is why the A 13 Brenner motorway must be closed to all traffic. In order to maintain security of supply in the region, the B 182 Brenner road and the L 38 Ellbögener road will also be closed to through traffic during the same period.
Why are both carriageways of the A 13 Brenner motorway (northbound and southbound) closed?
The assembly organised/notified by a private individual will take place on both carriageways. For this reason, the A 13 Brenner motorway must also be closed in both directions.