PUGLIA – During the period of the Italian Presidency of the G7 – 2024, the “Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the seven member states” is taking place, with the participation of representatives of the institutions of the adhering countries. The event affects, in various capacities, the Apulian provinces of Brindisi, Bari and Taranto. For the needs connected to the international summit, the competent Prefectures have established the following traffic restrictions:
PROVINCE OF BARI
Transport of dangerous goods (excluding vehicles used for the transport of liquid gas for hospital/healthcare use with suitable documentation proving necessity and destination).
• SS16 Adriatica (BA) from Km 792+000 to Km 854+400 – from 07:00 on Tuesday 11/06/2024 to 24:00 on Saturday 15/06/2024.
• SP 172 dei Trulli (BA) from Km 35+000 to Km 44+700 – from 06:00 to 18:00 on Friday 14/06/2024.
PROVINCE OF BRINDISI
Transport of dangerous goods (excluding vehicles used for the transport of liquid gas for hospital/healthcare use with suitable documentation proving necessity and destination).
• SS613 Brindisi-Lecce (BR) from Km 17+750 (Torchiarolo) to Km 0+000 – VAR16 Brindisi variant (BR) from Km 912+900 to Km 917+300 (Agro di Brindisi) – SS379 of Egnazia and delle Terme di Torre Canne (BR) from Km 0+000 to Km 51+200 – SS16 Adriatica (BR) from Km 856+200 to Km 859+600 – from 07:00 on Tuesday 11/06/2024 to 20:00: 00 on Saturday 15/06/2024. Means for transporting goods with a total mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes (excluding authorized vehicles).
• SS379 of Egnazia and Terme di Torre Canne (BR) from Km 0+000 to Km 51+200 – from 07:00 on Tuesday 11/06/2024 to 24:00 on Saturday 15/06/2024.
• SS16 Adriatica (BR) from Km 856+200 to Km 859+600 – from 07:00 on Tuesday 11/06/2024 to 24:00 on Saturday 15/06/2024.
• SS613 Brindisi-Lecce (BR) from Km 17+750 (Torchiarolo) to Km 0+000 – VAR16 Brindisi variant (BR) from Km 912+900 to Km 917+300 (Agro di Brindisi) – SS7 Appia (BR) from Km 670+030 (Francavilla Fontana) to the gates of Brindisi –
from 18:00 to 24:00 on Wednesday 12/06/2024;
from 08:00 to 14:00 on Thursday 06/13/2024;
from 7.00pm to 12.00am on Friday 14/06/2024;
from 08:00 to 24:00 on Saturday 15/06/2024.
Service Areas – Suspension of fuel distribution.
• SS379 of Egnazia and Terme di Torre Canne (BR) towards Bari (near the airport junction exit) ENI petrol station – from 07:00 on Thursday 13/06/2024 until no longer needed.
• SS379 of Egnazia and Terme di Torre Canne (BR) Km 48+900 towards Lecce (near the airport junction exit) Q8 and LPG distributor – from 07:00 on Thursday 13/06/2024 until no longer needed.
The aforementioned limitations may also affect the SP80-SP83-SP72 provincial roads. In addition to the aforementioned communication routes, the Apulian road network affected by the event for the movement of delegations may, if necessary, undergo other temporary closures to traffic and diversions. While at a local level, to meet the organizational needs of the event, the roads of the municipalities involved have been regulated with interdictions, parking bans and indications for traffic regulation on the basis of “Controlled Access Areas” and “Exchange Areas”. ”.
The vehicular flow affected by the reported limitations, to move on the stretch from Bari to Lecce, and vice versa, can alternatively travel along the A14 Bari-Taranto motorway and continue towards Lecce, via the SS7 Appia, the SS16 Variante Adriatica and the SS613 Brindisi-Lecce during the time slots not closed to traffic, preferably at night, or, alternatively crossing the SS 7ter Appia. Advice and information for motorists. The attention of those who will be traveling is called to adopt prudent driving behavior that respects the rules of road behaviour, recommending that, before leaving, they check the efficiency of the vehicle and tyres, and the regularity of the mandatory documents to be brought. with you, as well as informing yourself in advance about the expected weather scenarios. In particular, during the journey it is recommended to avoid any distraction while driving, especially that resulting from the use of a mobile phone; always maintain a suitable safety distance from the vehicle in front; moderate speed while respecting the established limits; fasten seat belts even in the rear seats and secure children with child seats and adapters.
Alcohol and drugs are incompatible with driving! It is advisable to plan your trip so as to make frequent stops, at least 10-15 minutes every two hours of uninterrupted driving. How to find out about traffic conditions. Pay particular attention to the content of the Variable Message Signs available along the motorway network.
Always up-to-date traffic news is available through the CCISS channels (toll-free number 1518, websites www.cciss.it and mobile.cciss.it), Rai-Isoradio broadcasts, Onda Verde news on the three Radio-Rai networks and on RAI Teletext, as well as through the Variable Message Signs present along the motorway itineraries. To find out about the traffic status on the Anas road network, you can also use the “VAI” application or call the single number 800.841.148. Real-time information on the motorway network under concession, on road and traffic conditions along the various routes and other useful news for travel, is available on www.aiscat.it and on the various channels activated by the individual concessionaire companies (websites, dedicated numbers, apps, etc.).
