Works on the XXV Aprile flyover in Novara (2026)
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The XXV Aprile flyover is a road infrastructure in Novara that crosses over the city's railway lines. From 2 November 2026, at 8am, structural maintenance and repair works begin on it, as part of the municipal programme for monitoring and maintaining the city's bridges and flyovers [1].
The works
The intervention concerns in particular the four piers supporting the section of the flyover above the railway lines, a section not affected by previous maintenance works. Technicians are working to address corrosion affecting the concrete structures and metal reinforcements [1].
To reduce construction time, the works are intensified with activity also at weekends and on some weeknights, in agreement with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), the Italian rail network operator. The total duration planned for the intervention is around four months [1].
Effects on traffic
To allow the works to be carried out, a one-way alternating traffic system regulated by traffic lights has been set up on the affected stretch, about 150 metres long, in force continuously, including at weekends [1].
The municipal administration has urged motorists to use alternative routes, particularly during the busiest traffic hours in the morning and late afternoon. Information panels have been installed to guide residents, while the progress of the works and traffic is monitored by municipal technicians and the local police [1].
Sources
- NovaraToday — 2 November 2026