A8
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A8A8 traffic now
Milan – Varese
Milan → Vareseabout 44 kmAutostrade per l’ItaliaLombardy
Common CCISS wording is translated; the Italian original stays visible.
A8 right now at a glance
- TrafficNo CCISS reports in the last hour.Details
- Weather alert (Civil Protection)No relevant phenomena today for the zones on this route.Details
- 24 h forecastheavy rain: Milano Nord, Busto Arsizio, VareseDetails
- Winter equipmentFrom 15 November (in 4 days): Whole motorway (Milan – Varese).Details
Updated at 20:57 · CCISS · Protezione Civile · MET Norway
Italy now
Latest verified CCISS snapshot. Filter by motorway, place or event type.
No matching event in the current CCISS snapshot.
Common CCISS wording is translated; the Italian original stays visible underneath.
A8 at a glance: route, operators and key sections
Stable route information that remains valid even when the live feed lists no events.
The A8 is the short but very busy motorway between Milan and Varese (about 44 km). The A9 to Como and Switzerland branches off at Lainate, the expressway to Malpensa airport at Busto Arsizio and a 24 km branch towards Lake Maggiore and the A26 at Gallarate.
| Route | Milan – Lainate – Busto Arsizio – Gallarate – Varese |
|---|---|
| Length | about 44 km |
| Also known as | “Autostrada dei Laghi” (Lakes motorway) |
| Regions | Lombardy |
| Operators |
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| Interchanges and hubs |
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| Tolls | Tolls depend on the distance travelled: pay at the toll booth (cash or card) or by electronic toll. Check the exact amount with the operator’s calculator. The A8 has toll barriers (Milano Nord, Gallarate) even on short trips. |
Sections to know
Milan – Lainate
Very high volumes between Fiera Milano, the Milano Nord toll barrier, the ring roads and the A9 junction: this is where queues form most often.
Busto Arsizio – Gallarate
Access to Malpensa (SS336) and the fork for Sesto Calende and Lake Maggiore: worth checking events before a flight.
Winter equipment: Whole motorway (Milan – Varese): 15 November 2026 – 15 April 2027. Full guide for all motorways →
Traffic speed · sample point
Nearest road segment to Varese; not a measurement for all of the A8.
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© TomTom · Indicative estimate, not an official traffic notice. Do not use while driving.
A8: exits and junctions in order
From Milan to Varese, in driving order. A selection of the main exits; the full list is on the operator’s website.
- Milano (viale Certosa)
- Cascina Merlata – A4, A50Interchange
- Fiera Milano – Tangenziale NordInterchange
- Barriera Milano NordToll barrier
- Tangenziale Ovest di MilanoInterchange
- Lainate – Arese
- A9 Como – ChiassoInterchange
- Legnano
- Castellanza
- Busto Arsizio – SS336 MalpensaInterchange
- Gallarate
- Diramazione A8/A26 Gallarate – GatticoInterchange
- Barriera Gallarate NordToll barrier
- Cavaria
- Castronno
- VareseEnd
Service areas along the A8 (2)
- Villoresi Ovest
- Brughiera
Some areas are on one carriageway only. Services, fuel and opening hours: operator’s website.
Kilometre markers from the public route tables, checked in November 2026.
Weather along the A8
MET Norway model forecast for 3 places along the route. It does not show official road conditions or closures.
Forecast updated at 20:00 (Italian time).
| Place | Forecast | Sky | Temp. | Wind | Rain 1 h | Next 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Nordstart | Cloudy | 10 °C | 1 km/h | 0 mm | low 8° / high 11° · 28.9 mm · max wind 12 km/hheavy rainfog | |
| Busto Arsizioalong the route | Partly cloudy | 10 °C | 3 km/h | 0 mm | low 8° / high 11° · 30.3 mm · max wind 10 km/hheavy rainfog | |
| Vareseend | Cloudy | 9 °C | 2 km/h | 0 mm | low 7° / high 10° · 24.4 mm · max wind 10 km/hheavy rainfog |
Signals computed for the next 24 hours: low ≤ 1 °C, mean wind ≥ 50 km/h, rain ≥ 20 mm, snow or thunder symbols. They are model indications, not official warnings or road-surface conditions.
Weather data: MET Norway, CC BY 4.0 licence
Official weather-vigilance bulletin (Civil Protection)
Relevant phenomena forecast by Italy’s Civil Protection Department for the zones of the places on this route. It is a vigilance bulletin, not a closure order.
Bulletin issued on 11 November 2026.
Thursday 12 November
- Lombardia centrale settore occidentaleMilano Nord, Busto Arsiziowidespread, persistent rain · scattered showers or thunderstorms · moderate precipitation totals
Source: Italian Civil Protection Department, CC BY 4.0 licence
Winter tyres and chains on the A8
| Section | km | Period | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole motorway (Milan – Varese)Autostrade per l’Italia | 0–42.6 | 15 November 2026 – 15 April 2027 | From 15 November (in 4 d) |
Instead of M+S tyres, chains that fit your wheels carried on board are enough. Outside built-up areas the fine is €87 to €344.
Fuel prices at A8 service areas
Saved prices are over 72 hours old or lack a valid date, so they cannot be relied on. Check the official dataset before travelling.
Source: MIMIT, prices reported by operators (Italian Open Data License 2.0). Not an official MIMIT publication. Prices can change during the day: the price at the pump prevails. MIMIT dataset
Before choosing a station, check the travel direction and access with the road operator: kilometre references in the station register have not been validated for navigation.
What to see along the A8: visits and detours
Destination ideas connected to real listed motorway exits and junctions. Check access before leaving the road.
From Milan to Varese · Length of the A8: about 44 km of motorway · 3 selected places
The short A8 links Milan with Varese; its length is not a Lake Maggiore driving distance. Side roads lead to cultural and nature visits.
A8 Reference junction: Busto Arsizio – SS336 Malpensa
Volandia: museo del volo
For the aviation museum near Malpensa, follow local airport roads; it is not located on the motorway itself.
Tourism details on Italia.it ↗A8 End of motorway: Varese
Varese: Palazzo Estense e giardini
Palazzo Estense and its gardens offer an urban stop with green space after motorway driving.
Tourism details on Italia.it ↗A8 End of motorway: Varese
Sacro Monte di Varese
A pilgrimage path climbs past frescoed chapels to a sanctuary with views; plan for an uphill walk.
Tourism details on Italia.it ↗
These places are off the motorway carriageway. An exit name is only a reference, NOT a promise of direct access, detour distance, journey time, parking or opening. Check local roads, restricted-traffic areas, hours and seasonal access before travelling.
Tourism sources: Italia.it (local and regional guides); junction references from this motorway’s exit index. Editorial review: November 2026.
Questions about the A8
Where does the A8 start and end?
Milan – Varese, via Lainate, Busto Arsizio and Gallarate. About 44 km. It crosses: Lombardy.
Who operates the A8?
Autostrade per l’Italia (Milan – Varese).
Do I need winter tyres or chains on the A8?
Whole motorway (Milan – Varese): 15 November 2026 – 15 April 2027.
Where do queues form most often on the A8?
The busiest points are: Milan – Lainate. Check the live events above before you leave.
What this A8 page shows
The live list filters the latest nationwide CCISS snapshot for A8. No event shown does not automatically mean the motorway is clear.
How to use the data
Check the page before you set off and always compare it with road signs, your navigation and instructions from the authorities. CCISS reports do not always include journey times or delays. Where available, you can request an indicative journey-time estimate; use the road operator or navigation app for directions and detours.
Earlier traffic reports
Up to 1,000 reports observed in earlier feeds. When they disappear from the latest 100, their current status is UNKNOWN.