Maintenance work in Mauthausen: Securing the Danube Bridge for commuters

Maintenance work in Mauthausen: Securing the Danube Bridge for commuters

From October 7th to October 24th, important maintenance work at the existing bridge in Mauthausen is on the program. This work is necessary to strengthen the connection between Lower and Upper Austria and maintain mobility.

The state of Upper Austria is currently carrying out a number of demanding maintenance work on the Danube Bridge. These include the prostification and new coating of the diagonal nodes of the half -timbered, which are below the road. In the intended night, work is carried out from 7.30 p.m. to 5 a.m. so as not to burden the traffic excessively. Weather dependency makes it necessary to determine the period from the beginning of October.

planned maintenance work

The technicians will work in positions that are difficult to access, which can occasionally lead to short waiting times for vehicles. If necessary, the traffic is handled by person. Earlier maintenance measures in June and August have shown that no significant delays can be expected in this work. Road users are asked to find out about the current traffic situation using traffic radio or real-time route planners.

Infrastructure State Councilor Günther Steinkellner emphasizes the importance of this bridge: "It not only combines geographically, but is also of central importance for economic dynamics and pendulum movements in the region." The bridge serves as a lifeline between the two federal states and thus ensures the efficient implementation of daily trips.

importance of the bridge

The Danube Bridge in Mauthausen has received regular exams and maintenance measures in recent years, but wear and tear cannot be stopped. Due to the age -related wear, a speed limit was introduced to 30 km/h in March 2023 to reduce the structural loads. This shows how important persistent renovations are to avoid a total lock in the future.

Udo Landbauer emphasizes the central role of the bridge: "We can only maintain the flow of traffic through forward -looking measures and secure mobility in the region. Our efforts are crucial to prevent the bridge from closing a long -term closure." For further information on the work and the existing traffic situations, in-depth reporting is www.tips.at available.