Traffic is flowing again on the A1 Milano-Napoli highway between Orte and the Roma Nord junction, as of approximately 11:30 AM today, following the clearance of congestion caused by an earlier accident near kilometer 525. The disruption, initially reported around 9:30 AM, had snarled traffic for hours, but all lanes are now open.
Earlier this morning, a five-vehicle collision brought traffic to a standstill. By mid-morning, a 11-kilometer backup toward Rome had formed, extending from the initial 5 kilometers. Emergency crews and highway patrol worked to clear the scene.
Motorists traveling from Florence toward Rome were advised to exit at Orte and take the SS2 Cassia route to reach the metropolitan area. Those continuing to Naples were directed to exit at Orte, follow the SS2 Cassia, then the GRA ring road, before rejoining the A1.
Prior to the five-car pileup, another incident occurred before 7:00 AM on the A1 between Magliano Sabina and Orte, heading toward Florence. A truck caught fire after colliding with a passenger vehicle, temporarily closing the highway. The stretch reopened shortly before 8:00 AM, but traffic continued to experience delays of at least two kilometers toward Florence.
Travelers from Rome toward Florence were instructed to exit at Magliano Sabina, use local roads, and re-enter the A1 at Orte.
Three Lanes Reopened Between Capua and Caianello After Autobot Explosion
As of shortly after 5:00 AM, three lanes have been fully restored to traffic on the A1 between Capua and Caianello, in the direction of Naples.
The restoration follows an incident yesterday afternoon around 5:00 PM involving two heavy goods vehicles, including a tanker carrying LPG. The resulting fire and explosion damaged the roadway, safety barriers, and surrounding area.
Approximately 50 workers and 25 pieces of equipment were deployed to restore traffic flow as quickly as possible. Crews worked through the night, repairing 450 square meters of pavement, replacing 40 meters of side barriers, and installing 120 meters of New Jersey barriers.
As a precaution, the Teano Ovest and Teano Est service areas, as well as the emergency lane, remain closed.
Video Esplode un’autobotte con Gpl sull’A1, i vigili del fuoco al lavoro
