en.Wedoany.com Reported - Due to local residents protesting against excessive traffic loads, Austria's Fern Pass road (B179) will be temporarily closed on August 1. The closure affects the section between Nassereith and Reutte, and authorities state it will last for several hours throughout the morning. The Fern Pass is one of the most important alternative and connecting routes between southern Germany and Tyrol. This closure coincides with the start of summer vacations in both Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, when north-south traffic routes to the Alpine region are expected to experience traditionally high traffic volumes. Tyrolean authorities advise travelers to bypass the Fern Pass over as long a distance as possible on that day. The main reason for the residents' protests is the long-term excessive transit traffic load on this route, which has been repeatedly criticized over the past few months. In addition to increased traffic volumes, planned infrastructure measures have also drawn criticism. Previous demonstrations at the Fern Pass and other Tyrolean transit routes have led to traffic restrictions but have not caused major traffic chaos. During past closures, traffic was partially diverted to alternative routes, or many travelers adjusted their travel times accordingly. Since changes in traffic flow often affect wide areas of the regional road network, traffic flow is highly sensitive to closures or demonstrations on high-traffic days.