Feldkirch city tunnel: traffic relief and a new quality of life from 2030!

Feldkirch city tunnel: traffic relief and a new quality of life from 2030!

In Feldkirch, the construction of the city tunnel is becoming more and more concrete. After five years of preparatory measures, the actual tunnel excavation is scheduled to begin in autumn 2025, with completion scheduled for 2030. This important infrastructure measure, which was initiated in the 1990s, promises not only to ease the burden on surface traffic, but also to fundamentally transform the surrounding area. City councilor Thomas Spalt (FPÖ) announced that the state road will be converted into a municipal road with a speed limit of 30 km/h after the tunnel is completed. This is intended to shift heavy traffic completely into the tunnel and thus relieve the city surface of noise and exhaust fumes.

The planning process was lengthy and included several phases. Between 1992 and 1998, the best variant for a southern bypass, the Letzetunnel variant, was discussed and confirmed by the BMVIT. In 2005, the city of Feldkirch, the state of Vorarlberg and the municipality of Frastanz decided on a consensus-oriented approach to planning. After numerous investigations and legal disputes, including a positive environmental impact assessment in 2015, the first preparatory construction work finally began in 2020. The state government has also invested heavily in the project - 23 million euros were released in 2020 for further partial construction lots, such as stadttunnel-feldkirch.at reported. These investments demonstrate a clear commitment to improving transport conditions in the region.

The schedule and next steps

According to vorarlberg.orf.at The main phase of construction work on the city tunnel will begin in 2025. The first cars are expected to drive through the tunnel in 2030, which will represent a turning point for the transport infrastructure in Feldkirch. The planned access routes will not only offer residents new routes for cars, but also attractive public spaces with sidewalks and cycle paths as well as many trees, which should significantly increase the quality of life in the city.