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A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo Motorway
The Palermo-Mazara del Vallo A29 Highway is an approximately 115-kilometer motorway that runs through western Sicily.
The artery was built between 1971 and 1980 and crosses the territories of the metropolitan city of Palermo and the free municipal consortium (former province) of Trapani, connecting the regional capital with Mazara del Vallo. Its route serves important locations such as Mondello, a seaside resort in the Municipality of Palermo, Carini, Cinisi, Partinico, Alcamo, Castellammare del Golfo, Salemi, and Castelvetrano.
The A29 includes several branches:
- Alcamo-Trapani Branch (A29 dir);
- Branch to Birgi (A29 dir A);
- Falcone and Borsellino Airport Link (A29 racc or Punta Raisi Branch);
- A29-Palermo Connection (A29 racc biss or Via Belgio Connection).
The A29 is part of the European route E90 that connects Lisbon in Portugal to Habur in Turkey.
History
The birth of the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo Highway dates back to the years following the 1968 Belice earthquake. Construction began in 1971 with the first section from Palermo to the airport, while from Mazara del Vallo work started on the section up to the current Gallitello junction.
In 1975, the A29 was extended to Alcamo. Between 1979 and 1980, the route between Dattilo-Paceco and Trapani airport was completed, which had not been included in the initial lot of the Trapani branch.
In the 1980s, the highway was extended from the Tommaso Natale district to connect it to the Palermo ring road, opening the Tommaso Natale-Mondello junction at the location of the previous highway connection.
Features
Completely managed by ANAS and free of charge, the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo Highway is 114.8 kilometers long, characterized by various viaducts and tunnels.
This is a fundamental infrastructure for western Sicily because it connects the capital with the centers of the Trapani area and with the Trapani-Birgi airport.
At the Capaci junction, two obelisks (one for each direction of travel) have been erected in memory of Judge Giovanni Falcone, his wife Francesca Morvillo, and the escort agents killed in the attack of May 23, 1992.
The speed limit on the highway is 130 km/h. In case of adverse weather conditions, it can be reduced to 110 km/h or lower speeds. Newly licensed drivers, meaning motorists who have obtained their A or B license less than three years ago, must respect the 100 km/h limit.
The exits of the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo
Metropolitan City of Palermo
- A29-Palermo Junction - km 0;
- Tommaso Natale-Mondello - km 0;
- Capaci-Isola delle Femmine - km 4.4;
- Carini - km 7.6;
- Falcone e Borsellino Airport Link Road - km 13.5;
- Villagrazia di Carini - km 15.1;
- Cinisi - km 17.6;
- Terrasini - km 23.5;
- Montelepre-Zucco - km 29;
- Partinico - km 30.9;
- Balestrate - km 39.8.
Free Municipal Consortium of Trapani
- Alcamo East - km 44.8;
- Castellammare del Golfo - km 47.7;
- Alcamo West - km 51;
- Alcamo-Trapani Branch - km 53;
- Gallitello - km 65.4;
- Salemi-Gibellina Nuova - km 76.4;
- Santa Ninfa-Partanna - km 84.1;
- Castelvetrano - km 93.5;
- Campobello di Mazara - km 97.8;
- Mazara del Vallo - km 114.8.
How much does the toll cost on the A29?
The A29 Palermo Mazara del Vallo Highway is free and therefore no toll is applied. The travel time without traffic for the entire A29 is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
These are the travel times without traffic for intermediate sections:
- Palermo - Alcamo-Trapani Junction: 45 minutes;
- Alcamo-Trapani Junction - Mazara del Vallo: 35 minutes.
To stay informed about traffic forecasts and travel times, check the dedicated page on the ANAS website or call the toll-free number 800.841148.
If you need to travel on toll highways, to get an accurate estimate in seconds of the toll between two exits, fuel cost, distance to travel, and travel time along the route, use the Moveo toll calculator.
How can I get information about traffic and weather?
Before starting your journey, always check the real-time traffic and weather conditions to better plan your route.
You can easily do this through:
- The CCISS Viaggiare Informati service (Radio Rai 1, 2, 3 and Isoradio, toll-free number 1518, mobile app);
- The official ANAS website;
- The best weather forecast websites and apps.
These tools provide constant updates on accidents, slowdowns, temporary closures, and weather conditions, helping you always choose the most fluid and safe route.
What are the main exits of the A29?
What are the main exits of the A29?
The main exits of the A29 Motorway are A29-Palermo Junction, Tommaso Natale-Mondello, Falcone and Borsellino Airport Link Road, Partinico, Alcamo-Trapani Branch, Salemi-Gibellina Nuova, Castelvetrano, Mazara del Vallo.
What is the name of the Palermo-Mazara del Vallo highway?
What is the name of the Palermo-Mazara del Vallo highway?
The Palermo-Mazara del Vallo is the A29 Highway.
Who is the owner/who manages the A29 highway?
Who is the owner/who manages the A29 highway?
The A29 motorway belongs to the State and is managed by ANAS.
How can I contact the customer service of the A29 highway?
How can I contact the customer service of the A29 highway?
You can contact ANAS customer service at the toll-free number 800.841148, completely free of charge, or visit the company's website for digital services and to submit reports.
Travel with Telepass services
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