Variante di Valico

Variante di Valico (number A1 var) is a deviation of the Italian A1 motorway opened to traffic on 23 December 2015, between La Quercia and Aglio in central Italy.

The new section runs parallel to the central part of the Bologna-Florence motorway A1.

The earlier motorway remains open, providing an alternative route.

The A1 splits up north of the Apennines, the two sections rejoining south of the mountains.

The twin-bore Sparvo Tunnel was completed in July 2013.

Variante di Valico (blue) and Autostrada A1 (green)