If you don’t know the PPA2 (Atmospheric Protection Plan) is an action plan to improve air quality in the Mont Blanc region, and in particular the Arvé Valley. This provision provides several possibilities in case pollution peaks in winter, be it residential, industrial or transport sectors.
In a few years, the local government got into the habit reduce the speed limit in the region, in particular inMont Blanc Highwayand vacationers are asked to be especially vigilant so as not to risk sanctions.
Speed limits have changed this winter
In detail, from November 1, 2023 and until March 31, 2024there speed limit reduced to 110 km/hinstead of 130 km/h, at st A411 and A40 motorwaysbetween Vallard customs and Le Faye.
According to the ATMB (Mont Blanc highway and tunnel), this measure to reduce the speed limit to 20 km/h on the Autoroute Blanche will reduce NOx (nitrogen oxides) emissions by 25%, PM10 fine particles by 5%, PM2 fine particles by 0.5 to 7%, and CO2 emissions ( carbon dioxide) 10%, based on a traffic distribution of 90% light vehicles and 10% heavy goods.
The Mont Blanc tunnel is closed until December
Also, we would like to remind you that in connection with the maintenance work, in particular, the work that made it possible to replace the elements of the racing plate in the central part of the tunnel, as well as to replace 76 accelerators on the vault, The Mont Blanc tunnel is completely closed for 9 weeks, from October 16, 2023. The opening of motor vehicle traffic is planned for the evening Monday, December 18, 2023.
The company that manages the Mont Blanc highway also reminds that from November 1 to March 31, winter equipment is mandatory travel through Haute-Savoie. The purpose of this measure is to reduce the risk of accidents and blockages on the road in case of heavy snowfall. Therefore, drivers will need to use winter tires, chains or snow socks to travel in the Mont Blanc region.
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Source: Auto Plus
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