Stau-chaos in Austria: traffic overload before the holidays!

Stau-chaos in Austria: traffic overload before the holidays!

Wien, Österreich - Wien, Graz, Linz and Salzburg will be affected by an enormous traffic chaos this coming weekend. As 5min.at , drivers on the southern Autobahn (A2) between the Vienna city limits and Wiener Neudorf and on the southeast tangent (A23) will have to expect traffic jams. In the city center of Vienna, the journeys on the belt and on the ring last significantly longer, since the inner Mariahilfer Straße is closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Delay is also announced in Graz, especially on the Pyhrnautobahn (A9) and on important streets in the greater area. In Linz, traffic jams are expected on the West Autobahn (A1) and in the areas around the country road.

increased traffic through Christmas holidays

From Monday, December 23, 2024, the Christmas holidays will start in Austria, which will lead to an increase in traffic again. Germany's federal states and the Netherlands also experience school-free times, such as staumelder-karte . The transit routes are filled and long waiting times will be expected, especially at the transitions such as Kiefersfelden/Kufstein and Walserberg. The Tauernautobahn (A10) will be particularly affected, since construction sites will also hinder the river.

For a smooth flow of traffic, the ARBÖ recommends using public transport if possible. Events in Vienna, such as the Christmas concert with "Wanda" on Saturday, also ensure an increase in participants and traffic loads in the vicinity of the town hall, which further complicated. Drivers should prepare for longer waiting times and full traffic routes while enjoying the festive atmosphere and the upcoming holidays.