Summer construction sites in Vienna: Large traffic changes from July!

Summer construction sites in Vienna: Large traffic changes from July!

Wien, Österreich - On July 1, 2025, important construction sites begin in Vienna, which are intended to significantly improve the city's transport infrastructure. The repair of the Brigittenau bridge, which connects the 20th and 21st district, has a high priority. As part of this work, ten lane transition constructions with a total length of 281 meters are renovated. The implementation takes place in several phases, starting with the direction of travel to the 20th district. It is important that a lane always remains open during the construction work to maintain traffic, while walking and cycling is permitted with temporary width restrictions. The completion of the work is planned for May 2026. Wien.gv.at also reports on track renewals on the Carinthner Ring and Schwarzenbergplatz, which will continue on June 24th.

In addition, the university ring, in the Parliament and Rathausplatz area, is also being used to improve the track infrastructure. This work begins a month later. Between July and August, track construction work on the Margaret belt and on the section of Jörgerstrasse, which affect tram line 43.

construction projects in North Rhine-Westphalia

With 129 funded measures, the nearby mobility program provides for a budget of around 38.2 million euros, which illustrates the importance of sustainable mobility systems in the region.

sustainable mobility and infrastructure requirement

The challenges that the municipalities in Germany face are enormous. A current study by the German Institute for Urban Studies (DIFU) shows that by 2030 there is an investment requirement of around 372 billion euros for the preservation and expansion of the transport infrastructure. This is all the more urgent, caused by around 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Germany as motorized individual and freight transport. There is a clear need for action, above all recommended measures to reduce these emissions are essential. Difu also analyzes the structural states of many roads and bridges, whereby almost 50 percent of the street bridges are in poor condition.

With the increasingly growing need for infrastructure, a financial balance is also required for the quick expansion of sustainable traffic systems. A realignment of the funds is being considered in order not to make the upcoming projects for additional financial burden on the municipalities. In this context, the investments in Vienna and North Rhine-Westphalia appear important steps to make the traffic of the future sustainable.