Stauchaos on the A23: renovations by 2026 cause disorders!

Stauchaos on the A23: renovations by 2026 cause disorders!

Kaisermühlen, Österreich - in Vienna there are currently massive traffic disruptions on the south -east Tangente (A23), which is known as the most frequented street in Austria. Around 230,000 vehicles move between the Prater node and the Handelskai junction every day. But not least because of extensive renovation work, the streets almost came to a standstill. According to the ÖAMTC are currently affected by both the direction of travel and south.

The renovation of the section is not only carried out in both directions, but also means that the breakdown strip is rededicated to the lane. As a result, an additional trail, the so -called trough track, is set up in oncoming traffic. Drivers have to prepare for daily traffic jams and delays of up to an hour, especially at peak times and on weekends. Anyone who thinks of being able to switch to alternative routes is wrong. Stadiumallee is also severely restricted due to construction work in the stadium bridge area.

traffic steering and bypass

To make it easier to orientate in traffic jam chaos, a coloring system was installed. Dome vehicles on the Handelskai have to stay to the right, while the structurally separate lane can be used for oncoming traffic. The bypass ramp towards Handelskai at the Prater knot remains closed during the construction period, but the departure towards the center remains open.

After a short winter break from October 2025 to March 2026, extensive renovations of the junctions of Prater and Handelskai are pending. These measures should be completed by the end of August 2026, such as press report reported.

A look over the borders

Not only in Vienna there is construction site chaos, it also looks similar in other cities like Kassel. According to the HNA the dauch. Drivers who are on the A7 had to spend a total of 119 hours in traffic jams in November 2024 - a dramatic increase compared to the 24 hours in the same month of 2022.

Overall, the latest developments show that extensive renovations on Austria's streets are also accompanied by a certain urgency. The planned measures for renewal, especially on the Brenner Autobahn and the Tauernautobahn, require careful planning in order to impair the traffic as little as possible. According to the information from press report , the goal is to increase traffic safety, improve noise protection and bring the technical infrastructure up to date. However, road users have to adapt to some challenges, in particular through temporary lane reductions and diversions.

until the construction sites are completed, the road users in Vienna and beyond, there are little else than to bring patience and to keep an eye on the traffic news.