Traffic is changing again in Torre del Greco. From 7 a.m. on October 29, 2026, the section of Via Purgatorio between Via Circumvallazione and Via San Giovanni Battista returns to two-way traffic, reversing the one-way system previously in force.
The measure was reported by Metropolis Web and independently confirmed by TV City, which cites the municipal order and its operating details.
According to both sources, the stated reasons are to improve access to the area, shorten detour routes, and relieve traffic pressure on neighboring streets. The local report places the decision in the context of earlier circulation changes and complaints and disruption linked to traffic management in the city.
No end date or trial duration for the new layout has been reported.
What changes for drivers
The central change is straightforward: the stretch of Via Purgatorio between Via Circumvallazione and Via San Giovanni Battista will again be open in both directions.
Drivers who have become accustomed to the one-way arrangement should pay particular attention in the first days, especially at the two intersections and where oncoming vehicles reappear. The sources do not report independent data yet on how the return to two-way traffic will affect congestion once in force, and the presence of the new signs on the ground has not been independently verified.
Truck restriction toward Piazza Luigi Palomba
In the direction of Piazza Luigi Palomba, transit is prohibited for trucks with a maximum laden mass over 3.5 tonnes.
Exemptions are provided for emergency vehicles, police forces, firefighters, essential public services, and authorized vehicles.
Hauliers and delivery drivers heading toward the piazza should therefore check vehicle weight and authorization before using Via Purgatorio, and use alternative routes where required.
Motorcycle parking between No. 59 and No. 61/B
Between house numbers 59 and 61/B, parking bays parallel to the sidewalk are reserved for motorcycles and mopeds.
For two-wheel riders, this clarifies where to park legally in that section; for car drivers, it is a reminder not to occupy bays intended for motorcycles.
Why the city reversed course
The declared aim is practical: make the area easier to reach, reduce bypass routes imposed by the one-way system, and lighten loads on adjacent roads.
Whether the return to two-way traffic achieves that balance will only be clear after implementation. For now, readers should treat October 29 at 7 a.m. as the operative changeover, follow temporary and permanent signs in Via Purgatorio, and expect possible adjustments while traffic settles into the restored layout.