Eugartenbrücke shines after renovation: New bike path ready from July!

Eugartenbrücke shines after renovation: New bike path ready from July!

The anticipation of the Viennese increases: On July 1, the freshly renovated Augarten bridge will be released for traffic again. The bridge, which has been comprehensively overhauled since summer 2022, can look back on a proud story because it was built in 1931 and is listed. With the renovation, security and comfort for all road users have significantly improved. Wolfgang Strans, Head of the City of Vienna, emphasizes the need for repair to ensure the functionality of the bridge for the next few decades, as [today.at] (https://www.heute.at/s/sanierung-re when--aurt-ahrbruecke-hat-neuen-hadweg-120116574).

The Augarten Bridge over the Danube Canal not only has its old virtues, but is now also shining in new splendor. A remarkable innovation is the new, two directional cycle path, which with a width of 3.20 meters and structural separation from the sidewalk ensures maximum safety. In addition, the sidewalk was widened to an impressive 2.65 meters. The entire traffic area for cycling and pedestrians now comes to a considerable 5.85 meters. These measures are part of the comprehensive renovation and were implemented as part of the adjustments to the adjacent plateau in the inner city, Alsergrund and Leopoldstadt to create a continuous cycling infrastructure, such as [ots.at] (https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250629_ots0010/Augartenbruecke-erbahlt-in-neuem-glanz-zwei-zwei--zwei- Fuer-more-and-comfort) describes.

green oases and historical substance

The bridge, which is 78 meters long, not only received modern traffic routes, but also a touch of nature. As part of the renovation work, three new trees are planted in the area, which contribute to beautification and improving the microclimate. In the renovation, special emphasis was also placed on monument protection to preserve the historical substance of the Augarten Bridge.

The repair measures included the thorough revision of railings, main and cross-beams as well as road crossings. As already mentioned, this comprehensive renovation took place parallel to the renewal work of the tracks of line 31, which is an additional plus point for traffic connections. The mobility councilor Ulli Sima emphasizes the importance of the bridge as a connecting element between different district parts and thus underlines the central role that this building plays in the city.

A look at the story

The Augarten Bridge is not only an important building in Vienna's city history, but also a prime example of everything that can do the Magistratbau and Grundbau for the city. Since its foundation in 1893, the department has repeatedly successfully implemented bridges and other infrastructure projects in Vienna. It is responsible for bridge construction, basic construction and various technical tasks that are of great importance for the development of the city.

With the revitalization of the Augarten Bridge, both existing and future challenges in the traffic area are addressed. The common focus on security, functionality and historical preservation shows that Vienna is planning with careful and foresight into the future.