Bologna, May 21, 2023 – Slowly something moves, or rather start againafter the disaster caused by theFlood that swept Emilia Romagna. With strong repercussions on the mobility of the citizens of Emilia-Romagna and beyond. With closures of state highways, highways and railway sections. President Bonaccini, after Prime Minister Meloni’s visit, reported that there are still 600 blocked roads. As of Monday, May 22, they reopen the railway lines between Forlì and Rimini and between Rimini and Ravenna.
On the A14 between Faenza and Forlì there are three southbound lanes and two northbound lanes. But let’s see how the situation has changed in detail.
Beyond the routes with the means of transport, is recommended however, to avoid taking certain roads as well on foot or by bikeespecially in the highest risk mountainous and mountainous areas, to avoid running into landslides
Meloni visiting the victims of the floods
The traffic situation: trains, roads and highways (photo at the Emilia Romagna climate center)
Trains, suspended lines
monday may 22 trains will run again between Forlì and Rimini, reduction of line interruption Bologna – Rimini the section between Faenza and Forlì. The passing of the trains will occur with an initial reduction in speed, which will gradually increase throughout the day. Meanwhile, restoration works continue on the section that is still interrupted with the aim of fully reopening the line before the bridge on June 2.
Regional trains on the Milan/Piacenza – Rimini/Ancona line: regulate between Milan/Piacenza and Bologna with extension to Faenza by hours and between Rimini and Ancona with extension to Forlì by hours. A bus service will be active between Faenza and Forlì. Considering that the road system has not yet been fully restored, it may not be possible to guarantee immediate rail/bus interchange. In any case, an increase in the normal travel times between Bologna and Rimini of at least one hour should be considered.
Long distance to and from Puglia: Some long-distance trains to and from Puglia will continue to run on alternative routes that may involve longer journey times of up to three hours. Passengers with reservations will receive information about their train via text message or email. Traffic and train updates are available on the RFI and Trenitalia Infomobility website.
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The Ravenna – Rimini line will also reopen tomorrow, again with an initial speed reduction.
Still it is difficult to make reopening forecasts for the Faenza – Ravenna and Ferrara – Ravenna linesdue to the incomplete flow of water that does not allow the total verification of the infrastructure.
Extensive damage is confirmed between Lugo and Russi and between Lugo and Castelbologneselines already badly damaged by the first flood.
It is currently impossible to guarantee alternative road connections.
There are numerous points where the force of the water has eroded the soil and rubble on which the tracks rested, making it necessary to rebuild it before laying new rails. Data transmission cables for interfacing with circulation systems were also damaged in several locations.
A14: closures
About him A14 Bologna-Taranto, on the reopened section between Faenza and Forlicirculates in three southbound lanes and in two northbound lanes. confirmed on night closingin both directions, from 9:00 p.m. today to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, May 22 for road resurfacing activities. This has been announced by the State Police, it is expected to adopt a similar measure from 9:00 p.m. tomorrow until 6:00 a.m. today Tuesday May 23.
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Recommended alternative routes
Alternative routes have been identified in agreement with the local authorities and Anas: after the Faenza exit, users traveling from Bologna to Ancona/Pescara are advised to take Via Granarolo, then Via F.lli Rosselli, then the SS 9 “via Emilia”, then the SS 727, finally the SS67 and then back to Forlì.
Reverse path for those traveling from Pescara/Ancona to Bologna. On the SS16 at km 148, Via Faentina junction, the exit ramps remain closed in both directions. The section between km 171+000 and 173+000 remains closed – locality Cervia – in both directions, for the urgent intervention of the fire brigade to drain the water present. Currently, traffic is diverted to the internal road system of the Municipality of Cervia.
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Status: all closures
Anas (FS Italiane Group) reopened the road to traffic early yesterday afternoon state road 64 “Porrettana” maintaining active personnel presence along the road. Through the arterial roads closed to traffic, the transit of all rescue and emergency vehicles is allowed to facilitate relief and the needs of the population. Due to the intervention of the Firefighters linked to the rescue services, the SS 16 “Adriatica” in Cervia from km 171 to km 173.
The state road 64 “Porrettana” was reopened in Marzabotto (BO) near km 70,500 around 8:00 p.m. last night and is therefore now fully reopened to traffic.
The street state highway 65 “della futa”, in the metropolitan city of bolognaDue to the presence of landslides, it is closed to traffic in the municipality of Loiano from km 76,400 to km 72,600 and near km 84 in the municipality of Livergnano.
There SS 67 is closed to traffic – due to landslides – in the municipality of Portico and San Benedetto (FC), near km 146,700, km 148 and near km 154,400; to Rocca San Casciano is closed near km 163,800 and in the municipality of dovadolanear km 168,600 and km 170,400.
There the state road 71 “Umbro Casentinese Romagnola” is closed to traffic – due to landslides – from km 226,800 to km 233,400 in the municipalities of Sarsina and Fourth with traffic diversion along the SS3 bis (E45) and from km 246 to km 245,800 in the municipal area of Saracen Market (FC).
There the state road 726 “Secante di Cesena” is closed to traffic from junction no. 5 (km 31,500) at junction n.3 (km 26,700).
There the state road 623 “del Passo Brasa” is closed to traffic, due to collapse, a Aiano Castle (BO) from km 64,400 to km 64,600 while a Zocca (MO) he is ready heavy vehicle traffic ban.
State highways closed only occasionally
Am five state highways closed only in some sections: SS65, SS67, SS71 and SS726 and SS623.
State fully reopened
The SS64, SS16, SS9, SS253, SS253bis, SS727 and 727bis, SS65bis and the NSA313.
E45 prohibited to heavy vehicles: until when
As previously reported, in order to lighten traffic and facilitate rescue operations in areas affected by the emergency due to bad weather, the The ban on the movement of heavy vehicles is extended until 12 noon on Monday, May 22 on the road state road 3 bis “Tiberina” (E45) between San-sepolcro (AR) and Ravenna. Alternatively, you can use the A1 motorway. HGVs on the northbound E45 divert with the obligatory exit at Sansepolcro and continue on the SS73 towards Arezzo/A1.
There are no trucks in Ravenna yet
The provision of the is still in force Prefect of Ravenna who ordered the traffic ban of commercial vehicles with a mass greater than 5 tons in all municipal, provincial and state roads in the province of Ravenna – With the exception of highways and alternative routes to them, until the need ceases (except for reassessments depending on the evolution of the situation); Excluded from the prohibition are emergency vehicles and in general all those used by the actors of the Civil Protection system to attend to the emergency. Until tomorrow, May 22 at 12:00 p.m., the traffic ban for vehicles over 3.5 t on the SS 3 bis Tiberina (E45) towards Cesena remains in force. Therefore, at the San Sepolcro exit, these vehicles head in the direction of Arezzo on the SS 73 to reach the A1 and continue in the direction of Bologna.
