It seems it was the cost which sank the idea of the pedestrian bridge running next to the Pont du Mont Blanc.
Although the new bridge had broad political support – and would have been partly financed by the Confederation – the CHF 54m price tag was too much for voters.
But the question on how to improve traffic flow remains. One idea being floated is to open a tram line across the existing bridge – or even putting it in a tunnel.
Anti-G7 march route dispute escalates
Geneva and the organisers of the anti-G7 march are at an impasse over the cortege route, less than three weeks before the summit in nearby Évian.
Swiss '10-million' vote could trigger massive border jams
Switzerland could see kilometre-long traffic jams at its borders if voters back the People's Party's "No to 10 million" initiative on 14 June.
Five teens stand trial for Annecy knife-attack
Five teenagers will stand trial in Annecy in neighbouring France this summer over a knife attack on a 14-year-old boy outside a school.
Fake Swiss expulsion letters target foreign residents
Foreign residents across Switzerland are being warned about fake letters claiming they will be expelled from the country.
Ice-hockey ticket prices hike
Ice-Hockey team Fribourg-Gottéron has raised season-ticket prices for next season, angering some fans just weeks after the club's first Swiss championship title.
May's record-breaking temperatures
Switzerland is on track to record one of the hottest and driest Mays in its history.
