Road Closed in Rovereto Following Major Rockslide

A major rockslide occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, along the road connecting the communities of Noriglio and Zaffoni in Rovereto. Accompanied by a loud roar, a large mass of rock broke away from the high cliffside, hurtling down the forested slope and destroying several trees before reaching the roadway on Via dei Cimbri.

In response to the hazard, the Mayor of Rovereto signed an immediate and urgent ordinance ordering the total closure of the route to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic in both directions. Officials stated that the closure is necessary to protect public safety while geological inspections and risk assessments are carried out.

Emergency personnel and local authorities quickly responded to the scene following the collapse. The intervention involved the local municipal police, technical staff from the territory management service, firefighters, and expert geologists from the geological service of the Autonomous Province of Trento. Drones were also deployed to survey the unstable cliff face from the air.

Despite the use of remote-piloted aircraft and local monitoring techniques, technical experts have been unable to determine with certainty whether the detachment phase has ended. Due to the rugged orography and conditions of the high wall, officials could not immediately locate the exact point of detachment or measure the volume of any remaining unstable material.

Because the situation presents a continuous potential danger of further collapses, authorities ruled that the road cannot be safely transited at this time. The emergency ordinance will remain in effect until comprehensive specialist checks are completed and safety verifications yield favorable results.

While the affected stretch of Via dei Cimbri remains completely blocked, local authorities have ensured that access to the hamlet of Zaffoni for residents and emergency services is fully maintained through designated alternative municipal roadways. Exceptions to the travel ban apply strictly to rescue vehicles, law enforcement, firefighters, and technical personnel performing official assessments under operational safety guidelines.