Roadworks on the autoroute at the Palexpo in Geneva are set to continue until at least 2028.
It’s due to having to strengthen pipes installed 7 years ago - as they’ve been found to be defective.
Geneva Industrial Services has launched legal proceedings against the construction firm. It’s also having to spend another CHF 80m to avoid further delays.
Four contracts worth nearly CHF 30m have already been awarded.
It’s hoped traffic disruption will be minimal.
Govt slammed for leaving thousands in Dubai
The government is being criticised for leaving more than 5,000 Swiss nationals stranded in the middle east - while other countries are successfully managing to get their own nationals back to their home countries.
First vote for fire payout passes
In Bern, the upper house of parliament, The Council of States, has approved emergency federal support for victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy.
Cocaine smugglers jailed after mistake
A court in Zurich has sentenced a group of four men who tried to smuggle 44 kilos of pure cocaine into the country through the airport - worth CHF 1.5m.
New bank note design chosen
A Lausanne based design company has won the competition to design the new set of Swiss banknotes.
More protection for bees demanded
Swiss beekeepers are launching a popular initiative to anchor stronger protection for native pollinating insects in the Federal Constitution.
Dyslexic students banned from using computers
Students with dyslexia will not be allowed to systematically use computers and adapted software in high schools.
