Traffic light system for more security: Wernhardtstraße/Roseggergasse is being rebuilt!

Traffic light system for more security: Wernhardtstraße/Roseggergasse is being rebuilt!

Wernhardtstraße/Roseggergasse, 1160 Wien, Österreich - In the 16th district, the Wernhardtstraße/Roseggergasse intersection is redesigned to increase traffic safety. This is reported by the city of Vienna in a current message. The intersection is heavily frequented and unsecured, which is a certain risk for the students of the nearby elementary school.

The construction work begins on 1. April 2025 and should be up to the 30. June 2025 . As part of the measures, a new traffic light system is being built, which should help to improve the visibility and crossing lengths for pedestrians. In order to achieve these goals, sidewalking is also made.

construction process and restrictions

The work at the intersection takes place in such a way that at least three meters of residual lane are preserved in the work area. During the construction period, turning from Wernhardtstraße to Roseggergasse in the direction of 14th district is not possible. Cyclists are not affected by these restrictions, while walking and public transport will continue to be maintained. Access to Roseggergasse takes place via Maderspergerstrasse.

The initiative to improve traffic safety comes not only from citizens, but also from local politicians who often demand the installation of light signal systems (traffic lights). According to Geh-recht.de , traffic lights can promote the flow of car traffic, but are costly and should only be installed under certain conditions, for example if accidents often happen at existing nodes.

claims to improve pedestrian security

The decision for the new traffic light system on Wernhardtstraße/Roseggergasse is part of a broader movement that is committed to secure crossing systems. Light signal systems are particularly important at traffic hubs with high pedestrian traffic, whereby safety measures such as the width of the sidewalk and visibility are decisive. These aspects are particularly important when traffic power go beyond certain threshold values.

Measures to improve the transverse effect also include the reduction of the road width, the preferring of the side rooms and the installation of lane divisors. A barrier -free design is essential to support people with disabilities or older road users.

For more information on the construction sites and traffic measures, interested citizens can visit the city of Vienna's website: wien.gv.at/verkehr/strassen and wien.gv.at/verkehr/baustellen Contact under the Infolin Straße and Transport at +43 1 955 59.