Refurbishment of the Brigittenau bridge: make important transport connection fit!

Refurbishment of the Brigittenau bridge: make important transport connection fit!

Brigittenau, Österreich - On July 1, 2025, an important measure for the transport infrastructure in Vienna begins: The renovation of the Brigittenau bridge, which connects the districts of Floridsdorf (20th district) and Brigittenau (21st district). 40 years after its opening, there are extensive work that should ensure the traffic safety and functionality of the bridge for the coming decades. According to [vienna.at] (https://www.vienna.at/sanierung-von-brigittenauer-bruecke-in-wien-muessen- and-car driver- Knowledge/9516266) the work is carried out by the bridge construction and basic construction department (MA 29) and last until May 2026.

The renovation strategy includes a variety of measures, including the exchange of ten road transition constructions in the stretching joints of the structure over a total length of 281 meters. In addition, local repair work on the structural engineering and concrete repair work are planned and supports. Particularly noteworthy is the modernization of the bicycle dwellers in the area of ​​Handelskai, which sets a sign of the increasing importance of bicycle traffic in the city, according to the information from [Presse Vienna] (https://presse.gv.at/presse/2025/06/brigittenauer-bruecke-wälts-verwicht-werd-fuer-zukunft-Fit-

traffic routing during the renovation work

For drivers and cyclists there is good news: The Brigittenau bridge remains open and passable during the entire renovation work. A lane per direction always remains usable, although mutual closures of individual lanes are necessary during the construction period. This means that temporary restrictions can occur every now and then, but the traffic route is also maintained for pedestrians and cyclists, even if temporary latitudes can occur.

The work begins towards 20th district, followed by the road towards 21st district. In addition, temporary nightlocks for objections and the installation of the lane transition constructions cannot be ruled out. A challenge, which, however, does not fail if you think of the growing traffic figures and in particular heavy traffic. At a time when bridge repairs are increasingly in the spotlight, such measures are essential to maintain security, as de Manega.

long -term perspectives

The renovation of the Brigittenau bridge is not only an urgently needed project, but also an important step into the future of urban infrastructure. The increasing requirements for traffic and climate change make such investments essential. Bridges worldwide, especially in industrialized nations, face similar challenges, which underlines the need for maintenance. The focus on sustainable solutions and the use of modern technologies for bridge monitoring play a crucial role in the district and urban development.