Italy's Anas Reports 4% Month-on-Month Traffic Increase in April, Heavy Vehicle Traffic Down 2%
2026-05-13 15:07
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - In April 2026, vehicle traffic on Italy's Anas roads and highways increased by 4% compared to March, while the number of heavy vehicles decreased by 2%. Compared to the same period in 2025, total traffic volume grew by 1%, and heavy vehicle traffic increased by 6%. Data shows significant traffic growth on the eves of holidays and during holidays themselves, with an approximate 4% increase on working days.

Traffic data chart showing month-on-month and year-on-year changes in vehicle traffic and heavy vehicle traffic on Anas roads in Italy for April 2026

In terms of time distribution, daytime traffic from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM accounted for 90% of the total daily traffic volume, while nighttime (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM) accounted for 10%. Heavy vehicles saw an 86% daytime traffic share and approximately 14% at night. The northern, central, and southern regions of Italy exhibited different characteristics. In the northern region, traffic was concentrated in the morning, increasing by 1% from the previous month and by 2% from 2025. In the central region, daytime vehicles accounted for 90%, nighttime 10%, with heavy vehicles at 86%; compared to 2025, heavy vehicle traffic in the central region grew by 3%, with traffic peaks occurring on holidays and holiday eves, while working days saw a 1% decline.

In southern Italy, daytime vehicles accounted for 91%, nighttime 9%, with the traffic peak occurring on April 23. Total traffic in the south increased by 7% from March, including a 6% increase on working days, a 20% increase on holiday eves, and a 12% increase on holidays. Compared to 2025, total traffic in the south grew by 1%, with a 5% increase on holiday eves.

Data from the island regions continued to grow. In Sicily, daytime vehicles accounted for 91%, with traffic volume increasing by 7% from March; heavy vehicle traffic dropped by 4 percentage points from March but grew by 2% compared to April 2025. Vehicle traffic was mainly concentrated on holiday eves. In Sardinia, daytime vehicles accounted for 95%, heavy vehicles for 91%, with nighttime traffic at approximately 9%. Vehicle traffic increased by 13% from March, and heavy vehicle traffic grew by 2%. Compared to 2025, traffic on working days and holidays in Sardinia decreased, while data for holiday eves showed an upward trend.

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