Waldling for empty halls: a scandal on the West Autobahn!

Waldling for empty halls: a scandal on the West Autobahn!

Ohlsdorf, Österreich - In Upper Austria, a massive clearing of 19 hectares of forest causes excitement. In the area that is located next to the West Autobahn, a company development area is created. According to reports from krone.at , many critics complain about the "incredible floor sealing", since a large part of the newly built halls is currently empty. Of the total available 80,327 square meters in the semi-industrial systems, 67,626 square meters are still unused.

At the same time, the highest bridge in the A1 western car is being converted in Ohlsdorf. This 420 -meter -long and 50 meter high bridge, which has been in operation since 1961, needs massive renovation work because the traffic volume, especially due to heavy trucks, has risen sharply. As Today.at , a proud 65 million euros are invested for the renovation. In parallel to the existing bridge, a new bridge is created to ensure the flow of traffic during the construction work. Completion is planned for the fourth quarter of 2025, so that the infrastructure is prepared for the future.

investments and challenges

The Upper Austrian Infrastructure Councilor Günther Steinkellner (FPÖ) was enthusiastic about the MEGA construction project, but also emphasized the upcoming challenges through the increased volume of traffic as well as ecological and digital requirements. It is particularly noteworthy that 4,000 new trees should be planted on the construction site during the construction work, which represents a small balance for the clearing of the forests. These investments are not only necessary to maintain mobility in the region, but also to secure an economically functioning economy.