After 14 years of construction, on July 28, the second passage of the Fréjus Tunnel was finally opened. The tunnel, which is nearly 13 km long, will be used exclusively by vehicles travelling toward France, while the old passage will be used by those heading toward Italy.

The new tunnel, which is 12.848 km long, is shared between two countries – 6.495 km of it lies in French territory, and the remaining 6.353 km in Italy.

This tunnel adheres to very high safety standards – it is equipped with temperature sensors, smoke and fire detectors, thermal cameras, emergency exits, and a wide hydrant system. Traffic rules will remain the same – drivers must maintain a speed limit of 50–70 km/h and keep a distance of 150 m from other vehicles.

The opening of the Fréjus Tunnel coincides with another important event – the closure of the Mont Blanc Tunnel. On September 1, the Mont Blanc Tunnel will be closed for a 15-week period, so most of the traffic between Italy and France will be redirected through the Fréjus Tunnel.

Keywords: work for drivers, work for long-haul drivers, Fréjus Tunnel, Mont Blanc Tunnel