Night closures between A8 and Gallarate-Gattico branch on 4 September

Context

In brief

• Night closures between A8 and Gallarate-Gattico branch on 4 September
• Planned deviations for paving work and noise barriers
• Recommended alternative routes

Key Facts

• What: Night closures for paving work and noise barriers
• When: From 9:00 pm on Friday, September 4th to 5:00 am on Saturday, September 5th
• Where: Between Sesto Calende and Besnate on the D08 Gallarate-Gattico branch and on the A8 Milan-Varese motorway
• Who: Autostrade per l'Italia
• Amount: Not specified

Autostrade per l'Italia has announced a series of night closures along the motorways in the Varese area to allow paving work and the strengthening of noise barriers. The measures will be active from 21:00 on Friday 4 September until 5:00 on Saturday 5 September. The operations will require temporary changes to the road system and alternative routes on provincial and state roads.

D08 Gallarate-Gattico branch

As for the D08 Gallarate-Gattico branch, traffic will be blocked in the section between Sesto Calende Vergiate and Besnate in the direction of the A8 Milan-Varese. At the same time, the "Verbano ovest" service area will be closed an hour early. The Sesto Calende Vergiate station will not be accessible at the entrance in either direction, either towards the A8 or towards the A26 Genova Voltri-Gravellona Toce. The connection branch that leads from the D08 to the A8 towards Varese has also been interrupted.

Alternative routes

In the official notes on road management, the company specifies the options for traffic. Alternatively, it is advisable for the closure of the Sesto Calende Vergiate-Besnate section: towards Varese, after the mandatory exit at the Sesto Calende Vergiate station, take the ordinary road system: SP17 and SP34 towards Besnate, SP26 towards Jerago con Orago, SS341 towards Albizzate and enter the A8 at the Solbiate Arno Albizzate junction.

For motorists heading to Milan from the D08, the detour includes: after the mandatory exit at the Sesto Calende Vergiate station, take the SS33 del Sempione towards Vergiate/Somma Lombardo/Casorate Sempione/Gallarate and enter the A8 at Gallarate.

Those who find the entrance to Sesto Calende Vergiate closed will be able to use the toll booths of Besnate (on the D08 for the A8/Milan), Solbiate Arno Albizzate (on the A8 for the A8/Varese) or Castelletto Ticino (on the D08 for the A26). For the interruption of the D08/A8 branch towards Varese, it is suggested to "continue on the A8 towards Milan, exit at Gallarate, take the SS341 towards Cavaria/Solbiate Arno/Albizzate and re-enter the A8 towards Varese at the Solbiate Arno Albizzate junction".

Operational details

Impact on cross-border commuters

The night closures between the A8 and the Gallarate-Gattico branch will have a significant impact on cross-border commuters who use these arteries to move between Ticino and Lombardy. The paving works and the strengthening of noise barriers will require temporary changes to the road network, with alternative routes on provincial and state roads.

Recommended alternative routes

For cross-border commuters moving towards Varese, after the mandatory exit at the Sesto Calende Vergiate station, it is advisable to take the ordinary road system: SP17 and SP34 towards Besnate, SP26 towards Jerago con Orago, SS341 towards Albizzate and enter the A8 at the Solbiate Arno Albizzate junction.

For those heading to Milan from the D08, the detour involves the mandatory exit at the Sesto Calende Vergiate station and take the SS33 del Sempione towards Vergiate/Somma Lombardo/Casorate Sempione/Gallarate and enter the A8 in Gallarate.

Those who find the entrance to Sesto Calende Vergiate closed can use the toll booths of Besnate (on the D08 for the A8/Milan), Solbiate Arno Albizzate (on the A8 for the A8/Varese) or Castelletto Ticino (on the D08 for the A26). For the interruption of the D08/A8 branch towards Varese, it is suggested to continue on the A8 towards Milan, exit at Gallarate, take the SS341 towards Cavaria/Solbiate Arno/Albizzate and re-enter the A8 towards Varese at the Solbiate Arno Albizzate junction.

On the A8 Milano-Varese

On the A8 Milan-Varese, the restrictions will affect the section between the connection with the D08 and the Cavaria junction, also in the direction of Varese, to allow the renewal of the soundproofing barriers. In this case, the recommended alternative route consists of anticipating the exit at Gallarate, taking the SS341 towards Cavaria/Solbiate Arno/Albizzate and re-entering the A8 towards Varese at the Solbiate Arno Albizzate junction.

For vehicles passing the Gallarate exit, the detour will be mandatory on the D08. From here you can exit at the Besnate station, take the SP26 towards Jerago and the SS341 towards Solbiate Arno / Albizzate and re-enter the A8 towards Varese at Solbiate Arno Albizzate.

Advice for cross-border commuters

Cross-border commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and to follow the instructions provided by Autostrade per l'Italia to avoid inconvenience during closing hours. It is advisable to find out about alternative routes and any changes to the road system before travelling.

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Procedure for cross-border commuters

For cross-border commuters who have to travel during closing hours, it is important to follow the instructions provided by Autostrade per l'Italia. It is advisable to plan your journey in advance and choose the alternative routes suggested by the company. You can also consult the official Autostrade per l'Italia website for up-to-date information on road conditions and alternative routes.

Useful tools

For cross-border commuters who have to travel during closing hours, it is important to follow the instructions provided by Autostrade per l'Italia. It is advisable to plan your journey in advance and choose the alternative routes suggested by the company. You can also consult the official Autostrade per l'Italia website for up-to-date information on road conditions and alternative routes.

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