Dispute over U5: Does the Wilhelminian style house in Hernals give way?

Dispute over U5: Does the Wilhelminian style house in Hernals give way?

Elterleinplatz 8, 1170 Wien, Österreich - The construction of the new U5 subway line in Vienna-Hernals continues to ensure heated discussions and direct consequences. A time -honored Wilhelminian style house is demolished at Elterleinplatz to create space for the new ward building. This measure requires resettlement of residents, shops, including a hairdresser, and even a kindergarten. The demolition caused a political dispute in the district head: Vice-bonus head Karin Prauhart withdrawn on December 19, 2024 that the district head had withheld information from the parties, and apologized for the associated criminal accusations, such as Today.at

planned construction work and schedule

The detailed planning for the U5 section to Hernals is now going into the final phase. The construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026, the subway connection from Frankhplatz to the Hernals S-Bahn station is planned. Urban planning aspects, such as the integration of the listed Otto Wagner S-Bahn station, are taken into account. "We ensure a better connection of the district to the city center and invest in sustainable mobility," said the urban public councilor Peter Hanke (SPÖ). The plans to reversal a new tunnel between Frankthplatz and Hernals, which should significantly relieve the entire community of Hernalser, so meinzirk.at .

A sample ward sign for Hernals was recently presented in front of the public, which was enthusiastically received by district head Peter Jagsch (SPÖ). Over 30,000 people are expected to benefit from the new stop, while school routes and job connections become shorter. The potential costs for the construction remained unclear, and a discussion about the financial framework was initiated. Hanke explained that a precise cost estimate in the current economic situation was not serious, but the enormous investments of 5.8 billion euros have already been estimated for the overall U2/U5 project.