Intro
This week’s edition of the DAJC European Oversize Transport Intelligence report highlights critical developments across Europe impacting abnormal, oversize, and special road transport. Stay informed on new restrictions, permit requirements, and infrastructure updates relevant for planning and executing heavy transport operations.
Driving bans and exceptional-transport restrictions
Night motorway stoppages for extraordinary transport — A1 Bisko (Croatia)
Temporary suspensions near the Bisko junction for extraordinary transport continue through September.
Where: A1 Zagreb–Split–Dubrovnik near Lučko, Split and Bisko
Affected vehicles: All traffic on affected motorway sections
When: Through 30 September 2026, 22:00–05:00
Impact: Possible repeated short delays on A1 corridor, affecting HGV transit and oversize permit timing.
Recommended action: Check live HAK conditions before movement and build timing margin into planning.
Exemptions/conditions: Short operational closures, generally up to 15 minutes.
Source: Hrvatski autoklub (HAK) — Traffic Report, updated 8 September 2026 08:40
Exceptional-transport weekend movement ban (19-21 September) (France)
Exceptional transport movement prohibited without exemption from Saturday midday to Monday morning.
Where: Nationwide French road network
Affected vehicles: Exceptional transports without departmental exemption
When: 19 September 2026 12:00 to 21 September 2026 06:00
Impact: Exceptional transports without exemption cannot move in France during this window, affecting logistics planning.
Recommended action: Confirm departmental exemption before Saturday midday.
Exemptions/conditions: Departmental exemption allows movement during this window.
Source: Bison Fute - Regime general des transports exceptionnels
Seasonal Class I-road restriction for wide special vehicles (Czechia)
Seasonal ban affects special vehicles wider than 600 mm on Class I roads outside built-up areas.
Where: Class I roads outside built-up areas
Affected vehicles: Special vehicles over 600 mm wide
When: 18-20 September 2026
Impact: These special vehicles cannot use affected roads during listed windows.
Recommended action: Verify if the vehicle is legally classified as special under Section 43(2) to adjust plans accordingly.
Exemptions/conditions: Separate from general HGV restriction in Section 43(1).
Source: Ministerstvo dopravy CR - stanovisko k Section 43(2)
Vereinfachte Bewilligung von Ausnahmetransporten (Switzerland)
Simplified approval process for exceptional transports and adjustments in driving bans, affecting night and holiday transport logistics.
Where: Switzerland
Affected vehicles: Exceptional transports
When: Effective since 1 July 2026
Impact: Facilitated approval for exceptional transports designed to streamline operations and aid logistics planning.
Recommended action: Utilize new simplified procedures for obtaining permits, especially for night and holiday transport needs.
Exemptions/conditions: Nighttime and holiday transport allowed for animals and perishable goods.
Source: ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
Infrastructure restrictions
Testing of ‘Via Toll’ system on A14 (Lithuania)
Testing of ‘Via Toll’ system underway, with 70% of project completed.
Where: A14
Affected vehicles: All vehicles subject to tolling
When: Not specified
Impact: Potential toll charge implications for routes on A14; forewarning of electronic toll implementation.
Recommended action: Monitor developments for impact on operational costs and adjust routing strategies as necessary.
Source: Via Lietuva (Lithuanian Road Administration)
Roadworks on N11 between Waldhaff and Gonderange (Luxembourg)
N11 will be closed for roadwork renewal from 12 to 14 September 2026.
Where: N11
Affected vehicles: All traffic
When: 12-14 September 2026
Impact: Significant detours required; impacts must be integrated into the planning for abnormal transports.
Recommended action: Plan alternative routes or timing during the road closure window.
Source: Luxembourg Roads Administration
A3 Livange Interchange Closure (Luxembourg)
Complete closure of A3 Livange interchange for works from 11 to 14 September.
Where: A3
Affected vehicles: All traffic
When: 11-14 September 2026
Impact: Closure will necessitate planning for detours and impact on delivery schedules.
Recommended action: Route planning should incorporate detours and delivery delays.
Source: Luxembourg Roads Administration
Implementation of Digital Twin Technology on Ponte Salgueiro Maia (Portugal)
Launch of a digital twin technology project to monitor the bridge’s condition.
Where: Ponte Salgueiro Maia, IC10
Affected vehicles: All bridge users
When: Ongoing
Impact: Enhanced monitoring could lead to more efficient maintenance scheduling, affecting planned usage and permitting.
Recommended action: Stay informed on technology application and potential maintenance schedules.
Source: Infraestruturas de Portugal
New Bridge Construction to Connect Stolin and Luninets (Belarus)
Completion of the bridge to replace ferry services planned.
Where: Stolin to Luninets
Affected vehicles: All vehicles
When: Ongoing
Impact: Expected to improve traffic flow and connectivity between Brest and Minsk regions.
Recommended action: Monitor for completion updates and integrate into logistics planning.
Source: Belarus Road Administration
Maintenance works on Sozina Tunnel (Montenegro)
Maintenance activities announced to ensure high safety standards.
Where: Sozina Tunnel
Affected vehicles: All vehicles
When: Ongoing
Impact: Temporary traffic management changes could affect transport timing.
Recommended action: Adjust transport schedules accordingly during maintenance periods.
Source: Monteput Montenegro
Construction of new highway section affecting M17 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
New highway linking Miljkovići and Rodoč to include temporary local road connection.
Where: M17
Affected vehicles: All vehicles
When: Ongoing
Impact: May affect logistics planning due to construction activities and road changes.
Recommended action: Monitor project updates to ensure timely adjustments to routes.
Source: Roads of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
St. Cloud Tunnel Closure on A13 (France)
Long-term closure for maintenance from November 2026 to August 2027.
Where: A13 St. Cloud Tunnel
Affected vehicles: All vehicles
When: 16 November 2026 to August 2027
Impact: Alternative routing required; long-term planning needed for affected transport operations.
Recommended action: Develop and implement alternative long-term routing during closure period.
Source: Bison Fute - traffic restrictions
Completion of School Infrastructure Renovation (Madeira)
Completion of major structural renovations for a school in Madeira.
Where: Madeira
Affected vehicles: All traffic related to construction
When: Completed
Impact: Increased access to previously restricted areas, affecting road and logistics planning.
Recommended action: Utilize new infrastructure access opportunities where applicable to transport operations.
Source: Madeira Regional Government
Roadwork Information Updates Available (Guernsey)
Access to live updates on roadworks affecting current traffic and logistics operations.
Where: Guernsey
Affected vehicles: All vehicles
When: Ongoing
Impact: Live updates aid in dynamic route adjustments, supporting efficient logistics.
Recommended action: Use updates to plan efficient routing and avoid disruptions.
Source: Guernsey road closures and delays
Cinematic Production Disruptions at Port Hercule (Monaco)
Temporary traffic changes for filming purposes between 23-28 August 2026, possibly extending into nearby dates.
Where: Port Hercule, Monaco
Affected vehicles: All vehicles in area
When: 23-28 August 2026
Impact: Traffic disruptions may extend longer than filming period, impacting nearby transport plans.
Recommended action: Review route closures during film production windows; anticipate additional security restrictions.
Source: Gouvernement de Monaco - Actualites
Promet.si (Slovenia)
Comprehensive update on ongoing roadworks impacting heavy and oversize transport.
Where: Slovenia
Affected vehicles: Heavy and oversize vehicles
When: Ongoing
Impact: Roadworks may cause delays and require alternate routing for oversized transport.
Recommended action: Consult Promet.si for specific roadwork locations and schedule alternate routes.
Source: Promet.si - official Slovenian traffic information
Other operational developments
Private Ausnahmetransportbegleitungen (Switzerland)
Switzerland aims to unify regulations for private escort services for exceptional transport; currently, these vary by canton.
Where: Nationwide
Affected vehicles: Exceptional transports requiring escort
When: Consultation till 20 November 2026
Impact: Standardization of escort requirements could affect costs and logistics for transport companies nationwide.
Recommended action: Participate in the consultation process and prepare for potential changes in escort service regulations.
Source: ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen Also see: ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen Also see: ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
Changes to Vehicle Registration Process in 2026 (Switzerland)
Shift to digital vehicle registration and new regulations for goods vehicle work/rest times from mid-year.
Where: Switzerland
Affected vehicles: Goods vehicles
When: Effective from 1 January 2026
Impact: Regulation changes will require adjustments to administrative and compliance processes for transport operators.
Recommended action: Prepare for compliance with new digital registration requirements and work/rest schedules.
Source: ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
Charged Motorways Network Extends with Newly Finished Construction Projects since 1 September (Czechia)
Newly built motorway sections are now charging electronic toll for heavyweight and oversized transport vehicles. This involves 17.2 km across D3, D35 and D49 motorways.
Where: D3, D35, D49 motorways
Affected vehicles: Heavyweight and oversized transport vehicles
When: Ongoing since 1 September 2026
Impact: Addition of toll charges on new sections may impact transport cost and route planning.
Recommended action: Plan routes considering new toll sections and allocate budget for new toll charges.
Source: CzechToll - electronic tolling operator
Bundesrat will schweizweite Vorgaben für private Ausnahmetransportbegleitungen (Switzerland)
Switzerland plans to harmonize regulations for private escorts of exceptional transport nationwide.
Where: Switzerland
Affected vehicles: Exceptional transport requiring escorts
When: From 19 August 2026; consultation on new regulations ongoing until 20 November 2026
Impact: Unified guidelines for private escort services will streamline exceptional transport processes.
Recommended action: Prepare for updated regulatory framework for escorts by engaging in consultation and adjusting transport plans.
Exemptions/conditions: Private escort service providers may undergo retraining to meet national standards.
Source: ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
Rest of Europe: verified operational roundup
At least ten concise verified items from at least six countries. Only operationally useful changes are included; routine evergreen Sunday bans are omitted after 1 September 2026.
Vorlage UVEK-Verordnung zur Ausnahmetransportbegleitung ATBV PDF 437.43 kB 19. August 2026 (Switzerland)
New regulation proposal affecting escort requirements
Where: H2 · When: Current
Operator action: Review proposed regulations and prepare for compliance
Source: ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
RADOVI NA ODRŽAVANJU KOLOVOZA NA AUTO-PUTA (Montenegro)
Roadwork maintenance activity
Where: Monteput network · When: Ongoing
Operator action: Observe temporary traffic signs and expect re-routing
Source: Monteput Montenegro
POL-KN: Geschwindigkeitsüberwachung im Baustellenbereich der Autobahn 81 (Germany)
New speed control operation
Where: A 81, Sulz am Neckar · When: Current
Operator action: Adhere to posted speed limits to avoid penalties
Source: Presseportal - Polizeipresse (Blaulicht)
Great British Railways sets course for rail freight growth (United Kingdom)
New government rail freight target announcement
Where: UK · When: Future plans
Operator action: Consider rail options for freight logistics
Source: GOV.UK - Department for Transport news
Le gouvernement luxembourgeois Administration des ponts et chaussées (Luxembourg)
General update on upcoming infrastructure projects
Where: Countrywide · When: Ongoing
Operator action: Stay informed about specific project announcements
Source: Luxembourg Roads Administration
Direzioni delle Ville Pontificie (Vatican City)
Infrastructure management update
Where: Ville Pontificie, Vatican City · When: Ongoing
Operator action: No immediate action required
Source: Vatican City State
Esplanade and Gloucester Street reconstruction works (Jersey)
Start of reconstruction works
Where: Esplanade and Gloucester Street, Jersey · When: Weekends in October 2026
Operator action: Follow posted local detours and allow extra time for travel
Source: Jersey road closures and delays
Rapid Charging Fund pilot: process evaluation (United Kingdom)
Evaluation of EV charging infrastructure pilot
Where: Motorway service areas, England · When: Evaluation phase
Operator action: Monitor updates for further roll-out plans
Source: GOV.UK - Department for Transport news
Monteput pokrenuo prvu edukativnu kampanju za unapređenje bezbjednosti saobraćaja (Montenegro)
Launch of educational campaign
Where: Monteput network · When: Summer season
Operator action: Encourage participation in educational activities
Source: Monteput Montenegro
SSC otvorila nový most v Seredi (Slovakia)
Opening of a new bridge
Where: Sereď, Slovakia · When: Post-construction
Operator action: Utilize new bridge for commute
Source: Slovak Road Administration - Press releases
Operator checklist
- Verify new temporary driving bans and adjust route planning accordingly.
- Engage with permit authorities to ensure compliance during extraordinary transits.
- Integrate toll system changes and potential costs into operational budgets.
- Recognize departmental exemptions for exceptional transport during restriction windows.
- Monitor infrastructure developments for potential logistical impacts and advantages.
- Utilize digital tools for live traffic updates and dynamic routing.
- Plan for infrastructure-related detours well in advance to avoid schedule disruptions.
Sources
- Hrvatski autoklub (HAK) — Traffic Report, updated 8 September 2026 08:40
- Bison Fute - Regime general des transports exceptionnels
- Ministerstvo dopravy CR - stanovisko k Section 43(2)
- ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
- ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
- ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
- ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
- Via Lietuva (Lithuanian Road Administration)
- Luxembourg Roads Administration
- Luxembourg Roads Administration
- Infraestruturas de Portugal
- Belarus Road Administration
- Monteput Montenegro
- ASTRA - Medienmitteilungen
- Roads of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bison Fute - traffic restrictions
- Madeira Regional Government
- Guernsey road closures and delays
- Gouvernement de Monaco - Actualites
- CzechToll - electronic tolling operator
- Promet.si - official Slovenian traffic information
- Monteput Montenegro
- Presseportal - Polizeipresse (Blaulicht)
- GOV.UK - Department for Transport news
- Luxembourg Roads Administration
- Vatican City State
- Jersey road closures and delays
- GOV.UK - Department for Transport news
- Monteput Montenegro
- Slovak Road Administration - Press releases
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