1.   A date has not been fixed yet to allow heavy trucks to use the Alpine passageway that links Italy and France, the source said.

2.   The Alpine passageway is a vital economic link in Europe.

3.   The Mont Blanc tunnel passed its final round of safety tests Monday ahead of the expected reopening of the Alpine passageway this weekend.

4.   The prospect of opening the Alpine passageway to trucks has drawn fire from environmental groups and tourism industry leaders, who say trucks are dangerous and pollute too much.

5.   The tunnel passed its final round of safety tests Monday ahead of the reopening of the Alpine passageway this weekend.