Traffic chaos on the weekend: Ski vacationers have to expect traffic jams!

Traffic chaos on the weekend: Ski vacationers have to expect traffic jams!

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, a massive increase in transport in the ski regions is predicted. According to the ÖAMTC expert Marc Römer, the Rhine Valley Autobahn (A14) will be particularly affected before the departures to Montafon, and the L188 (Montafoner Straße) and Arlberg expressway (S16) are also in front of full tunnel areas. In Tyrol, dust formations on the Inn Valley Autobahn (A12) and in the side valleys, including the Ötz- and Zillertal, can be expected. In addition, Eibergstraße (B173) between Söll and Kufstein, as well as the Kitzbüheler area, should be heavily frequented. In Salzburg, the Tauern Autobahn (A10) in the construction site area between Golling and throw will lead to delays of up to an hour, as reported by Vorarlberg.orf.at.

important traffic restrictions

In order to control traffic and reduce the stress of the subordinate road network in Vorarlberg, special departure and passage bans along the S16 apply on February 8 and 15. These measures are said to take effect on Saturdays, especially in strong traffic situations. The closures affect the entrance and exit ramps towards Arlberg at various junctions from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For drivers who want to pay the toll fees for the Arlberg tunnel and other specialty routes in Austria such as the Gleinalmunnel in advance, online registration is required. The digital solution allows drivers to pay the fees in advance so that they can use the green track when passing the toll point - without any waiting times. This information offers vignetteustria.com. The green track accelerates the process considerably by scanning the vehicle license plate on the barriers.