The Gubrist Tunnel is a tunnel in Switzerland with a length of 3,309.80 meters. It is part of the A1 motorway and the northern bypass of Zurich, which forms part of both the A1 and A4 motorways. The tunnel is one of the most heavily trafficked roads in Switzerland, with over 100,000 vehicles passing through each day. During peak times, over 7,000 vehicles use the tunnel per hour. The Gubrist Tunnel was opened in 1985 with 2 tubes; due to the high volume of traffic, construction of a third tube began in 2017 and was completed in March 2023. The third tube has a diameter of almost 16 meters, making it one of the largest tunnel tubes in Switzerland. Since the third tube was opened, the additional capacity has been used for the renovation of the older tubes. The two older tubes are being renovated alternately, and all 3 tubes are expected to be operational simultaneously from 2027.
The Gubrist Tunnel is part of Zurich’s northern bypass, passing north of the city alongside the A4 and as part of the A1. With over 400,000 residents, Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is located at the northern end of Lake Zurich. Zurich is the economic center of Switzerland, with the banking and financial services sector being the most important industry. Information about the beautiful nature and attractions surrounding Zurich can be found in our guide. Zurich is in the north of Switzerland and is well connected via the A1, A3, and A4 motorways, as well as additional expressways leading into the city.
The A1 motorway, of which the Gubrist Tunnel is a part, is the longest motorway in Switzerland (410 km) and runs east to west across the country—from the French border at Bardonnex to the Swiss-Austrian border at Höchst. The first section of what is now the A1 was opened in May 1962 and was gradually expanded until it became fully operational in 2001. Since then, the A1 has continued to be expanded to improve traffic flow. This includes the extension of the Gubrist Tunnel with an additional tube, which was completed in 2023.
The Gubrist Tunnel is subject to the vignette requirement (vehicles up to 3.5 t GVW) or the payment of the heavy vehicle fee (vehicles over 3.5 t GVW), and is therefore subject to tolls. This means you must have a vignette or pay the heavy vehicle fee to use this route.
Unlike special toll tunnels such as the Great St. Bernard Tunnel and the Munt La Schera Tunnel, no additional fees are required beyond your vignette or heavy vehicle fee. The Gubrist Tunnel is not a special toll route.
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