Positano road reopens after 13 September landslide
Published on 09/27/2026 at 08:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Positano and the SS163 Amalfitana were affected by a temporary road closure on 13 September 2026 after a landslide near Laurito, on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Anas later reopened the affected section in both directions, restoring the main road connection through the town.
SS163 Amalfitana reopened after the 13 September landslide
The closure followed a fire on a slope in the Laurito area, within the municipality of Positano. Falling material reached the carriageway of the SS163, the state road also known as the Amalfitana, and traffic was stopped in both directions while the area was made safe and debris was removed.
The affected section ran between kilometres 16.000 and 16.800, with the landslide located at approximately kilometre 16.300. Fire crews worked at the scene, while Anas staff and local police coordinated traffic management and the clearance operation. Ansa reported the reopening after the fire had been brought under control.
Why the Amalfi Coast road matters to Positano
The SS163 is the principal coastal road through the Amalfi Coast. It follows roughly 50 kilometres of coastline and connects the towns by a route with tight bends and one lane in each direction. That physical layout means a short closure can affect road journeys between Positano, Praiano and other coastal communities.
Positano is a municipality in Salerno province and a recognised town of the Amalfi Coast. The settlement is built above the sea, with narrow lanes and stairways descending between houses and the shoreline. The coast’s official heritage organisation lists access by car along the SS163, by SITA bus from Amalfi and by ferry from Salerno or Amalfi. The heritage listing describes local access and the town’s position beside the coastal route.
The 13 September closure therefore concerned more than a local side street. It interrupted the road that visitors use to approach the town by car or bus, while the reopening returned the route to normal two-way circulation later that day. The incident also showed how the steep terrain around the Amalfi Coast can shape practical access to the town.
Visiting Positano: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The road incident occurred on 13 September 2026, and the affected SS163 section between kilometres 16.000 and 16.800 was reopened in both directions later on the same date.
- The closure affected road access near Laurito rather than the town’s pedestrian lanes. Anas, fire crews and local police were involved in the response and traffic arrangements.
- Positano is reached by the SS163 from the coastal road network, by SITA bus from Amalfi, or by seasonal ferry services from Salerno and Amalfi. Transport information identifies the main routes.
- The coastal road has tight bends and one lane in each direction. The town itself has steep streets, narrow passages and stairways between the higher settlement and the sea.
- Italy’s official language is Italian and its national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Positano
What changed on the SS163 at Positano?
A landslide temporarily closed the section between kilometres 16.000 and 16.800 on 13 September 2026. The road was reopened in both directions later that day.
Where is Positano and how do you get there?
Positano is on Italy’s Amalfi Coast in Salerno province. Access is by the SS163, SITA bus from Amalfi, or seasonal ferry from Salerno and Amalfi.
What is Positano?
Positano is a coastal municipality built above the sea, with narrow lanes and stairways connecting its settlement to the shoreline.
