Winterchaos in Lower Austria: chain obligation and snow on the streets!

Winterchaos in Lower Austria: chain obligation and snow on the streets!

Today, on December 10, 2024, the streets in Lower Austria are severely affected by mud and salt. Exposed areas where snow -covered roads endanger the journey are particularly affected. Litter operations against the winter conditions are carried out in several regions of the state. For trucks from 3.5 tons, there is a chain obligation on several streets, including the B 20 via the Annaberg and the Josefsberg and the B 23 on the Lahnsattel, such as APA-OTS In addition, vehicles from 7.5 tons on the L 5226 between Plankenstein and Weißenbach have to create snow chains.

The winter conditions also bring local visual impairments through floor fog, especially in the Atzenbrugg, Haag and Krems area. There the visibility can fluctuate between 30 and 100 meters. Temperatures rank between -3 degrees in Gloggnitz and +6 degrees in Gänserndorf in the morning, while fresh snow varies vary in different regions -up to five centimeters in the Waldviertel, up to eight centimeters in the Mostviertel and up to ten centimeters in the industrial district. The Lahnsattel , a highly located Alpine Pass between Lower Austria and Styria, is also affected; It records climbs of up to 17 percent and is an important connection between the Salza and Mürz area.

The current weather conditions require constant clearing and litter assignments by the responsible authorities. Drivers should exercise special caution and carry the corresponding snow chains in order to get safely through the winter conditions. If you have any further questions, the Lower Austria road service can be reached on 02742/9005-60268.