Rockfall in the Wachau: Securing Work "on the Home Stretch"

"The population and our businesses in the region now have planning security and can rely on us to reopen this important traffic axis and lifeline before Easter," Landbauer announced in a press release on Friday. Approximately 10,000 tons of debris have been removed.

Securing Operations on B33 Enter the Final Stage

Since Wednesday evening, the B33 and the adjacent bike path in the section on the southern bank of the Wachau have been cleared. The work to remove the slide masses has been completed, reported Lower Austria's road construction director Josef Decker. "Through massive efforts, the removal of the slide masses was completed significantly faster than planned. Despite the seemingly clear road, the installation of cable barriers is still necessary to ensure traffic safety," emphasized Decker.

Before the road can be reopened to traffic, final securing measures and coordination with the authorities are necessary. For example, technical securing measures must be carried out in the upper slope area, and the guardrail must be repositioned. Additionally, an extra temporary system "Rock&Safe" will be installed to secure the connection areas. A site inspection with the district administration of Melk and experts is planned for the middle of next week. The further schedule depends on the assessment of the experts. Work on the lower cable barrier is expected to begin by March 3 at the latest.

(APA/Red)

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