The Gubrist Tunnel was closed on Thursday evening because of a car fire about an hour in both directions. According to first findings, a car was caught at 17.30 in the tunnel tube in the direction of St. Gallen in fire.
The traffic was building up in front of the two tunnel portals on many kilometers, such as the transport service Viasuisse said, putting a burden on the secondary road network.
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Shortly before 18.30 at the Gubrist could be released Tunnel in both directions for traffic, according to Viasuisse. In the direction of St. Gallen, the left lane remains blocked.
The traffic jam still in front of the two tunnel portals. Travelers from St. Gallen from Brüttisellen in a traffic jam, reported Angela Pasquariello of Viasuisse. From Bern, the drivers are still from Dietikon. Also on the Western bypass of the traffic from Urdorf-Nord is jammed. The traffic chaos in and around Zurich should still be up in the evening hours noticeable. (anf/sda)
Created: 21.02.2019, 18:32 PM
