A7 Autostrada dei Giovi Milan-Genoa

The birth of the Autostrada dei Giovi took place during the fascist regime, and on October 29, 1935, after three years of work, the first section between Genoa and Serravalle Scrivia was inaugurated. It was called Autocamionale Genova-Valle del Po, or more briefly Camionale, emphasizing its primary commercial function.

During Italy's post-war reconstruction and development phase, which culminated in the so-called economic boom or miracle of the 1950s and 60s, the project was resumed with the goal of extending the highway to Milan, which happened between 1956 and 1960.

The name Autostrada dei Giovi comes from the fact that the A7 crosses the Giovi Pass in the Ligurian Apennines. The other name by which it is known, Serravalle, is connected to one of the towns along its route, Serravalle Scrivia (AL), which was the endpoint of the first section of the highway opened in 1935.

Managed by Milano Serravalle-Milano Tangenziali S.p.A in the Milano-Serravalle Scrivia section and by Autostrade per l'Italia in the Serravalle Scrivia-Genova section, the A7 Milano-Genova Highway is 133.6 kilometers long in total, plus an additional 1.9 kilometers of the R35 Milano-Piazza Maggi connector.

The main locations along its route are Milano, Pavia, Castelnuovo Scrivia, Tortona, Serravalle Scrivia, and Genova.

The speed limit on the highway is 130 km/h. In case of adverse weather conditions, it may 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 observe a speed limit of 100 km/h.

These are the main intersections:

• A50 Western Ring Road of Milano;
• A53 Bereguardo-Pavia;
• A21 Torino-Piacenza-Brescia;
• A26/A7 Predosa-Bettole Branch - A26 Genova-Gravellona Toce;
• A12 Genova-Livorno;
• A10 Genova-Ventimiglia.

Metropolitan City of Milan

• Milan center - km -1.9;
• Milan Viale Famagosta - km -1.1;
• Milan Via del Mare - km 0;
• Assago-Milanofiori - km 2;
• A50 Western Milan Ring Road - km 3.2;
• Milan West Toll Gate - km 4;
• Binasco - km 10.5.

Province of Pavia

• Bereguardo-Pavia North - A53 Bereguardo-Pavia - km 21.5;
• Gropello Cairoli-Pavia South - km 30.6;
• Casei Gerola - km 50.

Province of Alessandria

• Castelnuovo Scrivia - km 54.0;
• A21 Turin-Piacenza-Brescia;
• Tortona - km 63.5;
• A26/A7 Predosa-Bettole Branch - A26 Genoa Gravellona Toce - km 72;
• Serravalle Scrivia - km 84.5;
• Vignole Borbera-Arquata Scrivia - km 88.6.

Metropolitan City of Genoa

• Isola del Cantone - km 100.7;
• Ronco Scrivia - km 106.5;
• Busalla - km 111.5;
• Genoa Bolzaneto - km 125.8;
• A12 Genoa-Livorno - Genoa East - km 128.7;
• A10 Genoa-Ventimiglia - Genoa Airport - km 131.7;
• Genoa West Toll Gate - km 132.8;
• Genoa Sampierdarena - Aldo Moro Elevated Road - Genoa Center - Port of Genoa - km 133.6.

The A7 Milan Genoa Highway applies a closed toll system, where the driver must collect a ticket at the entrance toll booth and make payment when exiting. If equipped with a Telepass electronic toll device, the procedure happens automatically by driving through the designated lane marked with yellow symbols. The amount is directly proportional to the distance traveled, the vehicle class coefficient, and the kilometer rate (which varies from highway to highway and is set by the concessionary company).

The cost of traveling the entire A7 route from the Milan west barrier to the Genoa west barrier is €11.20 for cars and motorcycles (Class A) and €11.50 for trucks, vans, and buses (Class B).

These are the costs of the main intermediate routes (estimates from Infoviaggiando.it) and their travel times without traffic:

• Milan west - Tortona: Class A €5.20 - Class B €5.30 - 50 minutes;
• Tortona - Genoa west: Class A €6.10 - Class B €6.30 - 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Transit is free on the Milan-Assago section.

To stay informed about traffic forecasts and travel times, check the dedicated page on the Milano Serravalle-Milano Tangenziali website and on the Autostrade per l'Italia website.

Before setting off on 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 Milano Serravalle-Milano Tangenziali website;
• The official Autostrade per l'Italia 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.