Drastic traffic changes in Vienna: All information about the diversions!

Drastic traffic changes in Vienna: All information about the diversions!

Innere Stadt, Österreich - The Viennese road users must prepare for a number of restrictions in public transport in the summer of 2025. As the MeinDzeitkirk reports, the measures primarily affect the districts of the inner city (1st), Alsergrund (19th) and Döbling (19th). In the period from June 28 to August 31, 2025, extensive track construction work will be carried out, which require a detour of numerous lines.

The most affected connections include the U4 and the tram lines D, 1, 2 and 71. The tram lines are diverted between Schwarzenbergplatz and Stockets. Travelers should therefore prepare for detours via Stubentor, Schwedenplatz and Schottenring. The work begins on June 28th and last with several phases until the end of August.

concrete changes in the overview

In the first phase from June 28 to June 30th, line 71 will only run between Kaisersdorf, Zinergasse and Enkplatz. Lines D and E4 are ready to compensate for the U4, which is closed due to tunnel renovations between the Schottenring and Friedensbrücke. Line 1 between Schottentor and Schwarzenbergplatz is also used. From July 1st, the second phase will be active, in which all trams between Volkstheater and Schwarzenbergplatz are stopped. Line 2 is diverted and drives via Schwedenplatz towards Friedrich-Engels-Platz. The third phase only begins from July 30th, in which line 71 falls completely.

In addition to these significant changes in traffic events, extensive track renovations in other districts are also being planned. According to information from the Wiener Linien , the track systems in Hütteldorfer Strasse are expected to change from April. Here there are space between Urban Loritz Platz and Baumgarten, which will last until June 29, 2025. During this time, line 49 is stopped and line 52 is extended to take over parts of the 49.

The next alternative options for the passengers affected by the construction work will include the U3, U4 and the inner-city bus lines. It recommends ffi to avoid alternative lines such as the U3 and 9.

вenöted patience and planning is required to avoid the inconvenience in the best possible way in the summer months. The Viennese lines are continuously informed about the developments so that all unsightly surprises can be included in the traffic navigation plan.