The Gotthard Pass will reopen on Friday, which is earlier than planned.
The Federal Roads Office says the winter closure can be lifted thanks to light snowfall and rapid clearing and repair work on the mountain route.
The reopening will help ease pressure on the A2 autoroute during the busy Ascension and Whitsun travel weekends.
At the same time, the extended exit lane at Göschenen will also return to service, designed to reduce traffic diverting through local villages during peak congestion.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
