On 21 October 2026, truck-driver protests over fuel costs caused temporary closures and long queues on the A1 Milano–Napoli and A30 Caserta–Salerno motorway network in Campania.
The disruption affected several key points reported across local and national coverage, including the A1–A30 junction, Nocera Pagani, Caserta Nord, Napoli Nord, Nola, Avellino Est and Mercato San Severino. Metropolis Web also reported a blockade at Castellammare.
Queues and diversions
Reports described approximately 3 km of queues between Caserta Nord and the A30 junction toward Naples, and about 2 km between Napoli Nord and Caserta Nord toward Rome. Traffic was diverted at affected junctions while the closures were in force.
The situation was evolving during the day, so closures, queue lengths and diversions may have changed after the reports were published. Drivers using the A1 and A30 corridors should expect delays, allow extra time and check traffic conditions before setting out.
Fuel, food and daily supplies under pressure
The protest affected fuel distribution, with long queues reported at petrol stations and some stations running out of fuel. Motorists planning longer journeys in Campania should keep tanks topped up where possible and avoid unnecessary trips through the most affected stretches.
Food logistics were also affected. Reports described shortages or empty shelves for fresh products and disruption to the Campania buffalo-mozzarella supply chain. The extent and duration of shortages in individual shops, petrol stations and municipalities remain uneven and difficult to generalize, but shoppers may find reduced availability of fresh goods while transport disruption continues.
Public services and Gulf islands
Public services were exposed to supply risks. Reports cited possible reductions in EAV transport services, pressure on waste collection, difficulties in medicine distribution and strain on maritime connections to the Gulf islands.
Corriere della Sera reported effects on fuel deliveries to the Gulf islands and maritime links with Capri, Ischia and Procida. Travelers heading to the islands should check ferry and local transport updates, while residents dependent on regular medicines or local services should plan ahead.
A protest that continued
The protest continued despite government commitments and proposed measures concerning diesel costs and support for hauliers.
The reports do not establish a single independently verified estimate of the total number of participating vehicles. The reports also contain claims about alleged coercion and threats involving protesters; these allegations are not independently established here.
