Traffic chaos on Austria's highways: vacationers beware!

Traffic chaos on Austria's highways: vacationers beware!

With the end of the carnival holidays in Bavaria and the return traffic from the Netherlands, there will be a massive increase in traffic on the Austrian motorways at the weekend. The A 9 Pyhrn, A 10 Tauern, A 12 Inntal, A 13 Brenner and A 14 Rheintal/Walgau motorways are particularly affected. ASFINAG expressly warns of possible delays, especially on the A 13 in the area of ​​the Lueg Bridge and at the Golling-Werfen tunnel construction site in Salzburg. For a smooth journey, it is recommended to check the itinerary before departure using the free ASFINAG app, which also provides up-to-date information on travel time loss, such as asfinag.at reported.

Single-lane traffic management and safety measures

Particular caution is advised on the Lueg Bridge, where there is now single-lane traffic. There is only one lane available in each direction, which can lead to traffic jams. Heavy traffic is directed to the middle of the bridge in order to optimize the static load and relieve the load on the bridge. Vehicles over 3.5 tons are not allowed to drive in the right lane during single-lane regulation. A special control system ensures that such trucks are redirected to the left lane as quickly as possible to ensure traffic safety. In addition, in the section between Matrei and the Brenner state border, the three-lane areas of the A 13 will be remarked to two lanes, which can lead to dangerous situations, especially on uphill ramps trafficinfos.it warns.

In order to further defuse the traffic situation, ASFINAG will also install seven barriers on less frequented roads to protect local residents from traffic jams and diversions. Further information is available on the motorway operator's website to help motorists plan their journeys.