Zug Cantonal Council Overrides Government, Approves Highway Covering Study

Council defies government's cost concerns, approves study for highway coverings. Project aims to reduce noise and connect residential areas.

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2025 October 31 . 5:08 AM

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Zug Cantonal Council Overrides Government, Approves Highway Covering Study

The Zug Cantonal Council has voted to override the government's rejection of two motions proposing highway coverings in several municipalities. The Social Democrats (SP) supported the motions, which aim to reduce noise, provide affordable building land, and connect residential areas in Baar, Zug, Steinhausen, and Hünenberg. The government opposed the plans due to estimated costs of 1.8 billion Swiss francs.

The cantonal government argued against the proposals, stating that the costs were too high. They estimated the total cost for the highway coverings at 1.8 billion Swiss francs. Despite this, a majority of the Cantonal Council declared both motions significant and overruled the government's decision.

Philip C. Brunner (SVP) criticized the project costs, describing them as 'astronomically high'. He believed there were more pressing transport projects that should take priority. Thomas Meierhans (The Centre) clarified that no concrete project was being demanded, only a detailed study for future decisions.

The Zug Cantonal Council has approved a motion calling for a feasibility study on highway coverings in several municipalities, despite the government's opposition. The feasibility study will now proceed, allowing for a more detailed examination of the proposals and their potential costs.