Transport chaos in Advent: traffic jams through shopping and handball in Vienna!

Transport chaos in Advent: traffic jams through shopping and handball in Vienna!

This coming weekend, December 7th and 8th, 2024, there are three large events in Austria, which could lead to significant traffic disruptions. First, the second day of shopping on Advent takes place, which traditionally ensures full shopping streets and traffic jams in the cities, as the ARBÖ reports. The approach routes in Vienna are particularly affected, where Altmannsdorfer Straße, the Südautobahn (A2) and the Southeast Tangent (A23) will cause delays. The main traffic axes such as the belt and the ring are also heavily contaminated in the inner city. In order to relieve the traffic, the Inner Mariahilfer Straße will be closed to traffic on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This also means that cyclists and e-scooter drivers are not allowed to drive through this zone.

Large events bring traffic jams

Not only the shopping Saturday will put a strain on the streets. The main round of the Women's Handball European Championship in Vienna also contributes to the traffic situation. On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the exciting games that will move numerous handball fans to the Wiener Stadthalle will start. Accordingly, traffic jams on the surrounding streets, including Hütteldorfer Straße and the new building belt, can be expected. Cars and parking spaces will be difficult to find, which is why the Viennese lines represent a recommended alternative to travel.

Last but not least will attract tens of thousands of musicians and skiers on December 6th and 7th December. World -famous bands such as "Mando Diao" and "Sportfreunde Stiller" appear, which will lead to a high volume of traffic on the Glemmtal Landesstraße (L111) and Pinzgauer Straße (B311). Drivers should therefore expect considerable delays and possibly take a journey into consideration. In summary, the weekend promises to become a challenge for all road users.

arcö and the traffic forecast data of the ÖAMTC urgently warn of traffic jams and recommend alternative arrival methods to escape the craze.