Traffic jam nightmare on the A23: 90 minutes lost due to construction site!
Significant traffic jam on the A23 due to construction sites near Donaustadt; Drivers are advised to take alternative routes.

Traffic jam nightmare on the A23: 90 minutes lost due to construction site!
A wonderful autumn Sunday in Vienna is today overshadowed by considerable traffic chaos on the A23. Drivers have to be prepared for a slow advance, because due to renovation work, the section in the direction of Hirschstetten between the Prater junction and the Kaisermühlen junction is only accessible in one lane. The current time losses amount to up to 90 minutes and the trend is increasing courier reported.
In order to avoid the traffic jam, the ARBÖ motorists' club recommends bypassing the A23 to the north. There are numerous alternative routes that clear the way:
- Wagramer Straße
- Reichsbrücke
- Lassallestraße
- Floridsdorfer Hauptstraße
- Floridsdorfer Brücke
- Adalbert-Stifter-Straße
- Handelskai
- Nordbrücke
- Gürtel
Whether commuter or occasional driver, the bypass could be the key to saving freedom in Berlin's busy traffic. The construction sites in both directions ensure that individual lanes are closed, but one lane always remains freely accessible. The full closures are scheduled to be lifted on Monday, October 20th at 5 a.m.
Impact on overall traffic
Traffic jams aren't just a nuisance for Daily Commuter. Such traffic disruptions can not only lead to daily frustrations in traffic, but can also put a strain on the economy. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has found over the last few decades that construction sites and similar points of disruption can significantly reduce traffic efficiency.
The A23 not only acts as a connection between different parts of the city, but also as a central artery for commuters and freight transport between important points. This important transport network has undergone several expansions and modernizations in recent decades to meet growing demands.
But it's not just in Austria that traffic jams make life difficult. Construction site management often causes people to shake their heads around the world. The volume of traffic increases, particularly on weekends, when many drivers flock to the roads. According to current data, many causes of traffic jams are exacerbated by construction sites and holidaymakers, which also reduces the average speed on the A23 today to just 14 km/h, as reported by the Traffic jam card is related.
The challenges caused by construction sites on the A23 show once again that good planning and timely information are essential. Viennese drivers can only hope that the renovation work will be completed quickly so that traffic can flow smoothly again soon.