by InTrieste
The Sandrinelli Tunnel, a vital passageway in the city, is currently closed for essential infrastructure upgrades but is now scheduled to reopen by midnight on Tuesday, January 14, following an adjustment to the original timeline.
The closure, initially expected to end on Sunday, January 12, was extended after engineers discovered advanced deterioration in the sewer pipeline beneath the tunnel during a routine survey of the water pipeline. The work, funded under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), includes emergency rehabilitation of the sewer system to prevent future failures.
“While the adjustment delays reopening slightly, addressing these urgent issues now ensures we avoid larger disruptions later,” a representative for AcegasApsAmga, the region’s primary utility provider, explained.
The revised timeline includes the completion of excavation work by Sunday, January 12, followed by paving activities on Monday, January 13. The tunnel and its access routes remain closed to most vehicles, though public transport continues to operate through the area.
Residents and commuters have expressed mixed reactions to the extended closure. “It’s inconvenient, but it’s better to fix the problem properly now,” said one commuter.
AcegasApsAmga has assured the public that efforts are being made to minimize the impact on daily life. “We apologize for the delay and are committed to reopening the tunnel as quickly as possible,” the utility said in a statement.
The Sandrinelli Tunnel, an essential connector in Trieste’s traffic network, is expected to resume full service no later than 11:59 PM on January 14.
