27 million euros for flood protection: This is how the new Montfort Bridge comes!

27 million euros for flood protection: This is how the new Montfort Bridge comes!

A major project to improve flood security in Feldkirch takes shape: a total of 27 million euros are invested to extensively renew the Montfort Bridge and the surrounding areas. The renovation work in the Kapf Gorge should be completed by the middle of the year. The second construction phase begins from March 2025, which provides for the increase in the bridge by 0.9 to 1.4 meters to ensure safe distances to flood events. According to Vorarlberg.ORF.at, there must always be a freedom of at least one meter between the water and the lower edge of the bridge to prevent blocks from driving.

construction work and transport adjustments

For the implementation of these extensive renovation measures, a temporary bridge for motorized traffic and a separate makeshift stem for pedestrians will be set up from March to May 2025. In addition, the state court's bus stop is moved in the city, as the city of Feldkirch informs you on its website. The demolition of the old bridge is planned for August 2025. After the demolition, the new bridge will be built in several phases, whereby the traffic release for the city is to be released from June 2026.

The first steps of the construction work include the implementation of existing lines and the creation of the necessary provisional. The adjustments to the traffic tours are crucial because the new bridge is up to 1.4 meters higher than the old. The completion of the entire project is scheduled for the end of 2026, whereby the last theses should be completed by the end of 2026. Information on the individual construction phases can be found on the homepage of the city of Feldkirch, where details on the effects on traffic are also provided.