Refurbishment of the A9 north of Graz: Now it will be loud and safer!

Refurbishment of the A9 north of Graz: Now it will be loud and safer!

From March 17, 2025, the Pyhrnautobahn (A9) north of Graz will be extensively renovated. This affects the highly frequented section between the Knoten Deutschfeistritz and Gratkorn-Süd, which is used every day from up to 50,000 vehicles. After 42 years in operation, ASFINAG decided to give the motorway a fundamental renewal in order to maintain this important traffic artery for the coming decades, as orf.at . The renovation not only includes road renewal, but also the repair of a total of ten bridges and the expansion of noise protection by over 500 meters.

Details of the renovation work

Overall, the work is carried out in two phases. In 2025, the focus is on the area between the Gratkorn tunnels, while in 2026 the section will follow up to the Deutschfeistritz node. Despite the construction work, a passage with two lanes per direction is guaranteed. To increase security, the speed is limited to 80 km/h. In the first two weeks of the construction site, there may be increased noise emissions due to the termination of the old concrete ceiling. Discited materials are recycled and reused on site; In addition, eight new water protection systems that contribute to the clean treatment of the surface water are created, so meinbzirk.at .

The renewal of modernized concrete guidelines and improved signage increase the safety of all road users. The measures to reduce noise and environmental protection also promise a noticeable improvement in the quality of life for residents, while the highway continues to serve as a central traffic artery for the region.