Traffic turnaround at the Lueg Bridge: Single-lane regulation from 2025 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHZDchmrAps[/embed]

Traffic turnaround at the Lueg Bridge: Single-lane regulation from 2025 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHZDchmrAps[/embed]

The Lueg Bridge on the Brenner Motorway (A13) near Gries am Brenner has now reached the end of its service life, which means there is an acute need for action. This bridge has been under close observation for years as inspections are carried out regularly to assess its current condition. The latest bridge inspection has shown that from January 1, 2025, single-lane traffic will be required in both directions to ensure safety.

Drivers on the Luegbrücke currently have two lanes in each direction available until November 4th. The site, which was set up in early October, was temporarily removed during the fall break. The engineers already experimented with two-lane traffic routing in the summer. This regulation would direct heavy traffic over 3.5 tonnes into the middle of the road. The test phase was positive and it is expected that this system will come into force on off-peak days from 2025. The two-lane traffic rules are expected to be implemented on around 170 days towards the south and 160 days towards the north.

Future plans

A driving calendar will now be created that determines on which days these regulations should apply. Factors such as truck dosing days and driving bans for trucks must also be taken into account. The good thing about it is that no additional truck metering days are planned, although 15 additional truck driving ban days are expected. In order to improve traffic flow, the capacities of the Rolling Highway (ROLA) are being expanded. Barriers will also be installed along the A13 to prevent traffic jams. Monitoring through additional traffic cameras and an improved display system are also part of the concept. Information on the traffic situation is to be distributed through a Europe-wide information campaign.

The operator's plans also call for the construction of a new bridge parallel to the existing Luegbrücke, which will include two lanes and an emergency lane. When this new bridge is built, all traffic will be diverted there and the old bridge will be demolished. A second new bridge will be built in its location. The total construction time for the project is estimated to be approximately five years, with construction officially beginning in January 2025.

These are key developments that will significantly change traffic on the A13 in the coming years in order to increase safety and mobility for all road users. If you would like to find out more about the details, you can find further information here.