The heavy snowfall that blanketed much of the Swiss canton of Valais before Easter is still impacting the region, preventing all traffic in the Great St. Bernard Tunnel.
The avalanche that broke out on April 17th near the Toules tunnel, on the Swiss side of the Grand-Saint-Bernard road, continues to impact the north-south traffic. The rocks and trees swept away by the avalanche damaged the tunnel over a length of approximately 300 metres.
According to the company managing the tunnel, “no date has yet been set for its reopening.”
As the pass is also closed, it is currently not possible to reach Italy via Bourg-Saint-Pierre.
Pedestrian restrictions remain in place
About 15 cantonal roads remain closed in Upper Central Valais.
For most of them, an alternative route has been established.
Two sections are affected by landslides, namely those between Stalden and Embd and between Vercorin and Itravers.
The Ayer-Zinal road is also closed due to avalanche risk.
