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Background
The Porte-du-Scex steel bridge links Vouvry, in the Valais Chablais, with Chessel, on the Vaud bank of the Rhône. Built at the start of the 20th century, it is in poor condition and requires works estimated at 3 to 5 million francs. At the end of October 2026, Le Nouvelliste revealed that the cantons of Vaud and Valais are considering closing it to private vehicles by 2031.
The key points
The prospect of closing the bridge to cars is meeting strong opposition in the Chablais, Le Nouvelliste reported on 13 November 2026. The Municipality of Vouvry, on the Valais bank, considers that this outcome would be a disaster for the town.
On Friday 13 November 2026, four Chablais MPs filed an interpellation in the Valais Grand Council. It will be dealt with in the course of 2027. Users are also reacting through letters to the editor and on social media.
Key figures
- 3 to 5 million francs : estimated cost of works on the bridge
- 2031 : timeframe considered by Vaud and Valais for closing the bridge to private vehicles
- 4 : Chablais MPs who signed the interpellation in the Valais Grand Council
What it means for businesses
- Chablais businesses and commuters : a direct road link between Vouvry and Chessel could disappear for private vehicles by 2031.
Who says what
- Véronique Diab-Vuadens (President of Vouvry): closure would be “a catastrophe for Vouvry”.
- Cantons of Vaud and Valais : they are considering closing the bridge to private vehicles by 2031, according to Le Nouvelliste.
What's next
- Interpellation to be dealt with by the Valais Grand Council in 2027.
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