Vienna will become a major construction site again in summer 2025: The Hotspots
From bridge renovations to track work to the expansion of the cycling network: The city of Vienna takes advantage of the less busy holiday period to implement key infrastructure projects. An overview of which construction sites drivers, public transport users, and cyclists can expect in the summer of 2025.
Renovation of the Brigittenauer Bridge starts in July
On July 1, extensive repair work will begin on the Brigittenauer Bridge, which connects the 20th and 21st districts. Ten roadway expansion joints will be renewed over a total length of 281 meters. During the construction work, one lane per direction will remain open. The pedestrian and cycle path will also remain usable with restrictions. The work is expected to be completed by May 2026.
Track renewals at Ring, Schwarzenbergplatz, and Margaretengürtel
On June 24, Wiener Linien will begin track renewals at Kärntner Ring and Schwarzenbergplatz. At the latter, the work also includes the replacement of switches. At the Ring, two lanes will be maintained, and at Schwarzenbergplatz, one lane. Almost a month later, work will start at Universitätsring in the area of Parliament and Rathausplatz. Here, in addition to track renewals, improvements to the barrier-free entry and exit situation at the Parliament stop will be carried out. During the work, two lanes will be continuously available, and in the final phase, a temporary closure of Stadiongasse is required.
Due to the traffic management, tram operations at the Ring will be temporarily suspended or diverted. The track work at Universitätsring will end on August 24, those at Kärntner Ring at the end of July. Work at Schwarzenbergplatz is expected to continue until September 7.
In July and August, track construction work will be carried out at Margaretengürtel in the area of Rechte Wienzeile. To carry out the project quickly, work will be done day and night. Two lanes will always be available for traffic participants. From the end of July to August 31, work will also be done in the section in front of the U4 station building, and a drivable green track will be installed.
Restrictions for Tram Line 43
On June 11, track construction work will begin in the area from Jörgerstraße 9 to Elterleinplatz. As a result, tram line 43 will be suspended between Schottentor and Zimmermannplatz from June 16 to August 31, and line 9 will be shortened. There will be occasional traffic diversions at crossings with Jörgerstraße.
Expansion of Vienna's Cycling Network
From July to September, a new pedestrian and bicycle path will be created at Spittelauer Lände. During the construction work, two lanes will remain open, with restrictions only occurring outside of peak hours.
A new cyclist crossing will soon connect to the Gürtel bike path at the Hernalser Gürtel - Geblergasse intersection. Accompanying this, a traffic light system with a pedestrian crossing will be installed. For the construction measures, the outer left or right lane will be alternately used. The project will be carried out from July 1 to August 31.
An important gap closure in the main cycling network will be constructed in the area of Atzgersdorfer Platz. The Liesingbach bike path currently ends at Riegermühle on Brunner Straße. After the expansion, it will be routed along Brunner Straße over the Atzgersdorfer Platz plateau and Meisgeyergasse, to reconnect with the Liesingbach bike path at Schrailplatz. Additionally, a one-way bike path will be constructed from the intersection area towards Levasseurgasse, and accompanying repairs and tree plantings will be carried out. The work has already started and will last until the end of October, with the main work on Brunner Straße expected to be completed by August 29. From July 1, the three lanes at Atzgersdorfer Platz in the direction of Brunner Straße will be reduced to a left-turn lane and a straight-right-turn lane. On Brunner Straße, one lane will be available to traffic participants from Erlaaer Straße. A provisional pedestrian crossing will be established for pedestrians.
Sewer, Green Spaces, and Other Major Projects
Wien Kanal will be renovating a 120-meter section of Hernalser Gürtel between Alser Straße and Kinderspitalgase in July and August. To insert the new sewer pipes piece by piece, a construction pit will be set up on the middle two lanes at Hernalser Gürtel No. 24. These two lanes will not be available during the day for the duration of the work. At night, the area between Hernalser Gürtel No. 26 and Kinderspitalgasse can be opened to traffic.
The major project of redesigning Julius-Tandler-Platz and Alserbachstraße is progressing well and is expected to be completed as planned in December. In July, the completion of the redesign project of Wagramer Straße from Siebeckstraße to Am langen Felde is scheduled. This will provide new, high-quality recreational areas, a street park, new trees, and improved cycling infrastructure. A two-way bike path is being constructed on Wintzingerodestraße between Maurichgasse and Wagramer Straße until mid-July.
The strengthening of the Stadionbrücke will enter its second phase in August. Then, work will be done in the middle of the roadway for track laying, with individual traffic being guided past on the sides. The project is expected to last until summer 2026.
The annual concrete field renovations in July and August this year affect sections of the Inner Gürtel and, as usual, will be completed by the end of the summer holidays.
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