Switzerland is embroiled in a heated debate over a proposed highway expansion aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing safety.

The plan, which includes widening the A1 near Bern and constructing new tunnels in Basel, Schaffhausen, and St.

Gallen, has sparked controversy.

Proponents argue it will alleviate traffic and reduce accidents, while critics, including the Green Party, claim it will lead to more traffic and environmental harm.

The financial implications are also under scrutiny, with concerns about the long-term sustainability of funding, especially with the rise of electric vehicles.

As the nation prepares for a vote on November 24, questions about the effectiveness and cost of the expansion remain central to the discussion.