As the Christmas holidays approach, traffic on Italian roads and highways managed by Anas is expected to rise significantly, with over 2 million extra travelers. To tackle this +14% increase, Anas has launched a comprehensive operational plan to ensure smoother and safer journeys.
A tailored plan for travelers
Anas, part of the FS Group, has mobilized 2,350 personnel, including technicians, road operators, and staff from the Territorial Operations Rooms and National Situations Room. This team will work around the clock to monitor traffic and address emergencies or severe weather conditions promptly.
“Our goal,” said CEO Aldo Isi, “is to provide travelers with a serene and safe experience, similar to what we achieve during summer peaks. Our snow plan, active during heavy precipitation, and awareness campaigns like ‘Drive Only’, are key to our commitment.”
Christmas traffic in numbers
Between today, Friday, December 20, and Monday, December 23, over 25 million journeys are expected on the Anas network:
- 13 million trips (+8%) forecast for December 20;
- 12 million trips (+6%) expected on December 23.
Central, Southern Italy, and Sicily will see the highest increases, with peaks of +12%, +14%, and +15%, respectively. The Grande Raccordo Anulare in Rome will handle over 1.5 million trips, while roads like the SS16 “Adriatica” and A2 “Mediterranean” will see between 700,000 and 800,000 vehicles.
Northern regions will also experience growth, particularly towards mountain tourist destinations, such as the SS26 Valle d’Aosta and SS51 Alemagna, with increases up to +18%.
Measures for safe and informed travel
Anas emphasizes a few key precautions for drivers:
- Avoid distractions, alcohol, and drugs to ensure safety.
- Use the Anas “VAI” app for real-time traffic updates.
- Check construction updates on stradeanas.it.
Heavy vehicles will also be restricted on December 22, 25, and 26, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, to alleviate traffic.
Looking ahead to the return trip
Post-holiday traffic will be more distributed, with peaks occurring after Christmas and New Year’s.
