Bridge demolition near Innsbruck: Inntal motorway opens after night closure

Bridge demolition near Innsbruck: Inntal motorway opens after night closure

The Inntalautobahn (A12) near Innsbruck was completely closed on the night of March 22nd to 23rd, 2025 due to demolition work on an overpass bridge. The closure began at 8 p.m. and ended promptly at 6:30 a.m. These measures were part of a comprehensive renovation project on this busy section from Innsbruck to Hall-West. Despite the traffic restriction, there were no major traffic jams as traffic was rerouted via the alternative road network during this time tirol.orf.at reported.

The 51 meter long bridge, which was originally built in 1968, was in dire need of renovation. The Austrian motorway company Asfinag had planned the demolition work so efficiently that it could be carried out in a single night. In order to prevent the heavy excavators from damaging the road, the highway had to be filled up by around 40 centimeters. This made it possible to quickly dismantle the old bridge and transport the rubble to a nearby parking lot. Local residents and numerous onlookers were able to observe the impressive spectacle and ensured a lively atmosphere during the work. The new bridge is planned to be built by the end of 2025 adac.de reported.

With a total length of 153 kilometers, the A12 is the busiest section of motorway in Tyrol. It is an important transport connection between Germany and Austria and runs via Innsbruck, where there is a connection to the A13 Brenner motorway. The careful demolition and construction work is intended not only to increase the safety of road users, but also to improve the long-term infrastructure in the region.