Drivers heading to and from the Sorrento Peninsula face months of disruption on the SS145 Sorrentina, where Anas is replacing the expansion joints on the access ramp to the San Marco viaduct near Castellammare di Stabia.
According to Il Mattino, alternating one-way traffic is in force 24 hours a day in the work zone until 31 December. A temporary traffic-light system regulates the flow, and its activation has already caused long queues in both directions, with complaints reported from tourism and travel-sector representatives.
What is being done
The works concern the expansion joints on the ramp serving the San Marco viaduct. The intervention is part of broader maintenance involving the viaduct's abutments and piers.
The stated purpose is to maintain hydraulic sealing, absorb thermal and structural movement of the deck, and prevent concrete deterioration and water infiltration.
What drivers should expect
The alternating one-way section operates around the clock, not only during working hours. Il Mattino reports heavy congestion since the traffic light became operational, although queue lengths and added travel times are not quantified.
No independently verified real-time traffic picture is available in the report, so drivers should check conditions before setting out and allow extra time, particularly at peak hours and on weekends.
Alternatives
The report points to two possible alternatives:
- local routes through central Castellammare di Stabia to bypass the restricted section;
- Napoli–Sorrento EAV trains as an alternative to driving the peninsula corridor.
Separate night closures at the Varano tunnel
Drivers should also note separate night closures for work on the Varano tunnel, scheduled from 22:00 to 06:00, Monday to Friday excluding holidays, until 30 November.
The exact investment value and a detailed phase-by-phase timetable were not specified in the report.
