CHThe Swiss national highway network is increasingly reaching its capacity limits, leading to a significant rise in traffic congestion. According to the Federal Roads Office (Astra), there were approximately 68,040 hours of traffic jams on national roads last year, representing a 22.4% increase compared to 2024. Nearly 90% of these delays were attributed to traffic overload. The article explains that 'staustunden' (hours of traffic jam) measure instances where vehicles travel slower than 10 km/h for at least a minute, often with frequent stops. This metric includes both major congestion events like Easter traffic jams near the Gotthard Tunnel and minor disruptions near exits. While Astra does not believe the road network will collapse, it acknowledges that the system is frequently hitting its limits due to factors such as traffic volume, accidents, weather, and temporary bottlenecks.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on traffic congestion without overtly favoring any political perspective. It cites official sources like Astra and provides context on how traffic is measured, avoiding loaded language or one-sided emphasis. The framing remains neutral, focusing on statistical data,
