Plöckenpass: After 17 months of construction finally released for traffic!

Plöckenpass: After 17 months of construction finally released for traffic!

The Plöckenpass between Carinthia and Italy is officially released for traffic after more than one year lock due to a rock fall. Vehicles have been able to use the route since April 14, 2025, with a careful driving operation being set up. According to The press opening is planned for weekends, from Saturday to Sunday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic is settled in one lane and a 20-minute cycle, whereby trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and caravans are still not approved.

The renewal of Plöckenpass-Straße was an immense challenge that required cooperation between different political actors. Gaby Schaunig, the governor's deputy, emphasized the importance of this transport connection for a limitless Europe during the opening ceremony. In her speech, she emphasized the need for cohesion between people, politics and authorities. Martin Gruber, also deputy governor, referred to the day as a joy and thanked the population for their commitment, so reports Gailtal Journal .

extensive renovation work and challenges

The extensive renovation work on the Plöckenpass, which took place between Kötschach-Mauten and Timau, lasted a total of 17 months. This phase was characterized by geological challenges that complicated the implementation. Around 500 cubic meters of loose rock were removed during the work, rocked backs were secured and stone chilling protection nets were installed. The costs for these security and recovery measures amounted to around 15 million euros- half borne by the Friuli Julian Venet and Anas region, the Italian street management.

The renovation was not only on the brink because of the geological uncertainties. Long -term protection of the border crossing is also being sought and discussions at the federal level are underway. A bright spot could be the intended examination of new concepts to secure the connection, which is to be realized in the form of a tunnel or a new road. The costs for such projects could be between 170 and 300 million euros, reports The press .

a key to cross -border cooperation

The reopening of the Plöckenpass is not only regional dominance, but also national economic importance. According to BMWK are cross-border infrastructure investments, in particular economic development, especially in regions, that are often worse. A well -developed infrastructure not only promotes growth, but also employment and strengthens the resilience of the European Union.

The day of the official opening can be seen as a step into a promising future in which the challenges of cross -border projects can be overcome and people from different regions can work closer together. The hopes now rest on the fact that the revival of the Plöcken Pass is also a sign of promising infrastructure projects in Europe.