Work along Slovenia's H4 Highway: FVG wants traffic guarantees

(ANSA) - TRIESTE, 05 DIC - The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region is seeking guarantees regarding traffic flow as construction is set to begin on Slovenia's H4 highway, stretching between Razdrto and Vertoiba. This highway connects to the A34 via the Sant'Andrea border crossing in Gorizia. The construction, expected to last until 2027, will lead to traffic restrictions from Slovenia into Italy, with a significant increase in heavy traffic diverted toward the Fernetti border crossing.
    A meeting was held today at the Prefecture in Trieste, attended by local municipalities, the Gorizia and Fernetti intermodal hubs, law enforcement agencies, Autostrade Alto Adriatico, ANAS, FVG Strade, and representatives from the transport and logistics sectors.
    "The traffic that will be rerouted away from Villesse will have significant consequences for Gorizia, especially with the upcoming events for GO!2025 European Capital of Culture.
    Additionally, the logistics system tied to SDAG will be significantly impacted. We anticipate a 20% to 30% increase in heavy traffic on the highway near the Lisert toll booth, with an estimated 4,400 heavy vehicles daily passing through the Fernetti crossing into Italy," Cristina Amirante, the regional councilor for Infrastructure and Territory, stated.
    Amirante explained that the working group has identified several alternative proposals that the Region will present to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT). The goal is to initiate discussions with Slovenia's Ministry to find the most suitable solutions to mitigate the impact on the roadways of Friuli Venezia Giulia. (ANSA).