Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti in the news

New regulations for international road transport, effective October 7, 2026, modify rules for rented vehicles, CEMT authorizations, application deadlines, and require new ministerial forms.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport denies imposing a 60 km/h speed limit on Sicilian highways A18 and A20, stating that the concessionaire, CAS, is responsible for addressing confirmed serious safety issues, especially with original safety barriers.

The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure has imposed a 60 km/h speed limit on Sicilian highways A20 and A18 due to severe safety deficiencies identified during inspections, managed by the Consorzio per le Autostrade Siciliane.

The Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers held a general assembly in Rome to address key issues in the road transport sector, resulting in a document with proposals for the government.

The Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers concluded its General Assembly, where road haulage associations submitted unified proposals to the Italian government on regularity, competitiveness, European policies, and labor issues, without additional financial burdens.

An additional 11.6 million euros are needed to complete the new port of Tremestieri in Messina, due to increased material costs and unforeseen technical challenges.

A member of parliament from Azione will question the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport about delays, cost increases, and compensatory works for Manoppello concerning the Rome-Pescara railway doubling project.

Minister Matteo Salvini intends to reintroduce a proposal allowing truck drivers to work voluntarily until 70 years old to combat driver shortages, a move met with strong union opposition.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is opening new trials for Duo Trailers and developing national regulations for paid access to Limited Traffic Zones.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport launched an online platform for separated or divorced parents with dependent children to apply for a 20-million-euro annual rental bonus.

Italy and Albania renewed their agreement for reciprocal driving license recognition until 2031, with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announcing the extension that allows continued conversion procedures.

The General Assembly of Road Transport in Rome will bring together institutions and industry representatives to find solutions for critical issues in the Italian road transport sector.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport launched an online platform for housing support applications for separated or divorced parents with dependent children, backed by 20 million euros annually.

Autostrade Alto Adriatico will not raise highway tolls in 2027, maintaining price stability since 2018 and planning significant infrastructure investments without increasing user costs.

Separated or divorced parents can now apply online for a new rent contribution of up to 6,000 euros per year through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

A new decree from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport updates rules for international road freight transport authorizations, affecting vehicle rental, CEMT renewals, and application procedures.

Minister Salvini discusses raising the voluntary retirement age for heavy vehicle drivers to 70 and allocating 590 million euros for fleet renewal and 434 million euros for energy crisis support.

Filt Cgil proposes a national transport and logistics plan, a dedicated infrastructure fund after PNRR, and criticizes current transport policies, emphasizing cohesive development.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has launched an online platform to provide housing support for separated or divorced non-custodial parents with dependent children under 21, funded with 20 million euros annually.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is seeking solutions for mobile inspection centers to conduct on-road technical checks of heavy vehicles.