Mont Blanc Tunnel is closed due to flooding

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Mont Blanc Tunnel, closed Thursday August 7 notament in the French Alps at night indefinitely in both directions, including France and Italy due to flooding due to bad weather. "Event had no effect on transport vehicles or its residents," said the operators of the European French-Italian tunnel Economic Interest Grouping of Mont Blanc (TMB EEIG).

According to information and coordination of streets (CRICRs) press "After 21, 00, because of the severe flooding and rupture of the water bag, causing floods, Mont Blanc Tunnel is closed indefinitely in both directions," Rhône-Alpes and Auvergne.

Reduce the Frejus tunnel

"It is a journey in the Rhône-Alpes region in Italy, are displayed after the variable message signs, so that Turin and Milan by the Frejus tunnel" continuously, CRICRs.

"The technical team is currently working hard to make the necessary checks, and clear the streets as quickly as possible," he said. Within one year 5,000 vehicles travel daily on average in both meanings of the tunnel, after the operator.

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