Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted road traffic between Castellammare di Stabia and the Sorrento Peninsula on the morning of 25 September 2026, flooding several tunnels and slowing vehicles along the corridor.

Drivers faced standing water inside some galleries, with traffic moving slowly and cars in difficulty. Morning travel toward schools and workplaces was complicated by the flooding, according to local press reports.

The road connection between Vico Equense and Castellammare was among the sections affected. La Repubblica reported mud and debris on the Sorrento state road and the closure of the Privati tunnel between Vico Equense and Castellammare.

Bad weather also caused a landslide along the road toward Vico Equense. The available sources do not specify whether that landslide caused a full closure or only restrictions to traffic.

Forecasts cited in the local coverage pointed to improving conditions from the middle of the day, with a gradual easing of rainfall.

What is confirmed

  • Several tunnels between Castellammare di Stabia and the Sorrento Peninsula were flooded, slowing traffic.
  • Morning journeys for school and work were affected by flooding and vehicles in difficulty.
  • The Vico Equense–Castellammare link was affected, including closure of the Privati tunnel reported by La Repubblica.
  • Mud and debris were reported on the Sorrento state road.
  • A landslide occurred on the road toward Vico Equense.
  • Weather conditions were expected to improve from midday, with precipitation easing progressively.

What is not yet confirmed

No official reopening time has been reported for the Privati tunnel or the other flooded galleries. The sources do not provide a complete list of the tunnels affected, the exact duration of the slowdowns, quantitative rainfall totals, or the number of vehicles involved. It is also not verified whether the landslide toward Vico Equense fully blocked the road.

Drivers using the Tunnel Privati, between Vico Equense and Castellammare di Stabia, and the wider Sorrento state road should check local updates before travelling, as reopening times and current restrictions had not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting.