Record-breaking traffic jams on Swiss roads

Traffic congestion reached a new record on roads in Switzerland last year, according to federal statistics. Check out our selection of newsletters. Subscribe here. Motorways, highways and connecting roads, known as “third-class national roads”, account for just under 3% of the entire road network, the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) said on Monday. However, they account for 45% of all vehicle kilometres recorded in Switzerland last year. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles travelled a total of 29.6 billion kilometres on national roads in 2023. This is 1.5% more than the previous year. Passenger cars were responsible for 84% of these vehicle kilometres. Trucks, vans and other delivery vehicles recorded 68% of their mileage on national roads. Road network hits limit According to ASTRA, congestion on motorways and other national roads hit a new record level last year. Almost 90% of the 48,807 congestion hours were due to traffic jams. + Swiss holiday traffic jams: it could have ...