Vienna is going green: University Street shines in new splendor after renovation!

Vienna is going green: University Street shines in new splendor after renovation!

After months of renovation work, Universitätsstrasse in Vienna shines in new splendor and is now fully open to traffic. Where narrow multi-purpose strips and gray asphalt previously dominated, there are now wide cycle paths, plenty of greenery and improved space for pedestrians. This conversion was necessary in order to design the surface accordingly for the new U5 subway line, which will enrich Vienna from 2026. Particular attention was paid to the new, structurally separated cycle paths. An impressive three-meter-wide two-way cycle path now stretches 400 meters down the middle of Universitätsstrasse, while the existing cycle path along Sigmund Freud Park has been significantly widened today.at reported.

New traffic routing and improvements for local public transport

The redesign not only affects Universitätsstraße, but also the adjacent Alser Straße, where new, structurally separated cycle paths will be created. The work should be completed by December 20th. Meanwhile, tram lines 43 and 44 have been shortened since April to support this process. In the future, the new U5 Frankhplatz subway station will allow direct transfers without passengers having to cross the street. This is intended to provide the 30,000 daily users of these trams with a faster and more reliable connection. The planning councilor Ulli Sima emphasized that the renovation should send a strong signal for more greenery and a better microclimate in the city meinkreis.at reported.

In the future, new drinking fountains and green spaces on Universitätsstrasse will ensure that this area is not only functional but also visually appealing. Vienna is thus taking an important step towards modern mobility and sustainable urban planning.