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Construction site chaos in Vienna-Hernals: residents desperate and frustrated!
Construction site chaos in Vienna-Hernals: Noise and traffic disruptions caused by new cycle highways and redesigns lead to frustration.
Construction site chaos in Vienna-Hernals: residents desperate and frustrated!
There is currently real construction chaos in Vienna-Hernals. The massive renovation around Geblergasse, which has been taking place since late summer, is part of a new cycle highway, but is causing significant problems for many residents. The dominance of excavators and construction vehicles has fundamentally changed the streetscape. Many Viennese report greatly increased noise levels, particularly due to the use of concrete saws, which start as early as 7:30 in the morning.
The conversion measures are increasingly also having practical disadvantages. The ever-increasing number of dead ends makes access to garages difficult, and even a truck blocking a driveway caused delays for residents. This confusing situation causes frustration among drivers, some of whom even drive against one-way routes. The timing of completion of the work remains unclear, adding to the uncertainty for those affected.
Current construction site overview in Vienna
- 1. Bezirk:
- Lothringerstraße: Sperre des rechten Fahrstreifens bis Ende 2027.
- U-Bahnbau Alser Straße/Universitätsstraße: Einschränkungen bis Ende 2026.
- 2. Bezirk:
- Meiereistraße: Ab Herbst 2026 generell gesperrt.
- Stadionallee: Sperren bis 31. Dezember 2025.
- 3. Bezirk:
- Schlachthausgasse: Sperre bis 14.12.2025.
- 15. Bezirk:
- Äußere Mariahilfer Straße: Einbahn stadtauswärts, Teilabschnitt bereits abgeschlossen.
- 19. Bezirk:
- Heiligenstädter Straße: Sperre bis 16. November.
- 20. Bezirk:
- Brigittenauer Brücke: Instandsetzungsarbeiten mit geplanter Fertigstellung im Mai 2026.
- 21. Bezirk:
- Leopoldauer Straße: Sperren bis 12.11.2025.
The construction site network in Vienna is so densely woven that it affects almost all districts. As the work progresses, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop for residents and road users. Faster transport and better infrastructure should be the main goals of these project-based measures in the long term.
In a global context, the history of neighborhoods like the Marolles in Brussels, which have faced constant ups and downs for centuries, remains as a reminder of what happens when urban developments are not balanced with the needs of residents. These challenges are by no means new and in Vienna they also require a constant balance between urban progress and the preservation of a livable environment.