Vienna in construction site fever: traffic jams and diversions await us!

Vienna in construction site fever: traffic jams and diversions await us!

Wien, Österreich - Vienna is preparing for an intensive summer with extensive construction work that begins on June 11, 2025. The city administration has announced numerous infrastructure projects that promise long -term improvements in traffic and cityscape. These measures are part of a larger plan to increase the quality of life in downtown Vienna and optimize local public transport. As Kosmo , the city will be the construction site center in summer 2025.

From June 11th, track construction work on Jörgerstrasse begins, which extend to Elterleinplatz. Tram line 43 is completely stopped between June 16 and August 31, which will lead to diversions and the associated traffic disruptions. Line 9 will also only run to a limited extent. In addition, comprehensive track work on the Carinthian Ring and on Schwarzenbergplatz are planned for June 24th. The soft is replaced and traffic remains limited to two lanes on the ring and one on Schwarzenbergplatz. The detours at the crossing points with Jörgerstrasse are likely to put a strain on traffic.

other construction sites and traffic disruptions

The work at the university ring, especially at the Parliament stop, are planned for July and will continue until August 24th. Work on the Carinthian Ring should be completed by the end of July, while the construction sites on Schwarzenbergplatz are expected to be used by September 7th. In addition, track construction work on the Margaret belt (right Vienna line) is planned in July and August, which are carried out around the clock. OTS According to the U4 station building, a easy-to-do to be installed here in front of the U4 station building.

Another big project is the repair of the Brigittenau bridge, which begins on July 1st. These measures affect ten lane transition constructions over a total length of 281 meters. A lane remains accessible during the entire construction phase, and pedestrians and cyclists can also use the bridge with certain restrictions. Completion is planned for May 2026. At the same time, work is carried out on the Hernals belt, in which a 120 meter long wastewater pipe is renovated. During the day, two lanes are blocked, which are released again at night.

improvements in cycling infrastructure

The city of Vienna is focusing a special focus on the cycling infrastructure this summer. A new combined walking and bike path is implemented in the Spittelauer Lände, and traffic islands on Altmannsdorfer Strasse are also redesigned. This should improve the connection to the belt cycle path. The Liesingbach cycle path will also receive new cycle paths and greening measures by the end of October. These developments are part of the efforts to further promote cycling in Vienna.

construction site coordinator Christian Zant appeals to the road users to bring patience with them, since during the extensive construction work must be expected with increased traffic jams and diversions. The city expects the infrastructure projects to ultimately contribute to an improved traffic situation in Vienna, even if the effects will be noticeable during the construction period.

It will be important for the citizens of the city to find out about the current traffic conditions and diversions in good time. With the implementation of these measures, Vienna pursues the goal of making the city more attractive for both drivers as well as for pedestrians and cyclists.