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The Porte-du-Scex steel bridge links Vouvry, in the Valais Chablais, with Chessel, on the Vaud bank of the Rh\u00f4ne. 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n