General Traffic Restrictions in Europe: February 2026
Carnival-related HGV restrictions in Italy and Austria, with ongoing Alpine winter weather affecting Brenner and Mont Blanc crossings.
February 2026 brings a quieter month for holiday bans, though Carnival-related restrictions in parts of Italy and Austria create localized disruptions. Alpine passes remain under winter weather protocols throughout the month.
HGV Driving Bans — February 2026
- 🇮🇹 Italy — February 8 (Carnival Sunday) — 09:00–22:00 — Vehicles over 7.5t
- 🇦🇹 Austria — February 14–15 — Standard weekend restrictions apply
Winter Conditions
Alpine regions continue to experience heavy snowfall in February. The Brenner corridor and Mont Blanc tunnel approaches are most frequently affected. Operators should expect delays of 1–3 hours on peak days.
What This Means for Carriers
February is operationally more predictable than January, but Alpine corridor conditions require ongoing attention. Build buffer time into schedules involving the Brenner, Frejus, and Mont Blanc crossings throughout the month.
