by InTrieste
Autostrade Alto Adriatico and FVG Strade, two major agencies overseeing highways and regional roads in northeastern Italy, signed a cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at improving traffic management and data sharing across Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The agreement, signed at the regional infrastructure office in Trieste by the agencies’ respective presidents, Marco Monaco and Simone Bortolotti, establishes a framework for integrated management of vehicle flows along the region’s main roads and highways.
Cristina Amirante, the regional councillor for infrastructure and territory, described the agreement as a “strategic investment for the future of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s logistics system,” emphasizing the growing importance of the region in connections between northeastern Italy, Central-Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean.
“Through dynamic data, we will be able to better understand traffic patterns and identify which infrastructures are truly necessary,” Amirante said, citing ongoing studies of key corridors such as Cimpello-Sequals-Gemona. “Having an integrated overview of the entire road and highway network, including incidents and emergencies, will allow us to anticipate critical situations and improve predictive capabilities. Infrastructure is a key asset for attracting new businesses and startups, and data sharing is a decisive tool for making our region more competitive and safe.”
Under the agreement, the two agencies will exchange data, plans, and programs related to traffic, including information on origins, destinations, and travel times. The initiative is particularly focused on optimizing freight traffic, such as routes connecting the Port of Trieste to Venice.
FVG Strade manages around 9,000 annual permits for oversized transports, a figure that has been growing in recent years, while Autostrade Alto Adriatico, which oversees 216 kilometers of highway, reported a record 54 million vehicle transits in 2024 — an increase of over 20 million compared with 2002 and 5 million compared with 2020. Early indications suggest traffic may rise further in 2025.
The shared data will also support experimental and digital projects, helping authorities track loads in real time and plan alternative routes when necessary. Together, the two agencies oversee more than 1,200 kilometers of regional roadways and have already implemented a unique 24/7 cooperative model in 2024, ensuring rapid emergency response even on weekends and holidays.
The agreement outlines structured data exchange and digital system integration, coordination of regional logistics planning, development of experimental and digital projects, and the appointment of technical contacts — Davide Sartelli for Autostrade and Luca Vittori for FVG Strade. It is set to remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2026, with the option for extension.
