Vienna 2025: Large construction sites and bike -friendly transformation start!

Vienna 2025: Large construction sites and bike -friendly transformation start!

The summer of 2025 will be shaped in Vienna by numerous construction sites that affect both drivers as well as public transport users and cyclists. The city uses the low-traffic months for comprehensive renovation and construction projects, the completion of which is planned until the next year. The planning of these major projects was presented as part of a press conference, in which construction site coordinator Christian Zant and Wolfgang Strön explained the most important projects from MA 29. Every year there are around 600 small construction sites in Vienna that add up in addition to the larger projects. 5min

One of the most important measures is the renovation of the Brigittenau bridge, which begins on July 1, 2025. It is planned to renew ten road crossings on a distance of 281 meters. The work takes place in sections, each with a lane with each direction. In addition, walking and cycling remains upright, but restrictions can be expected. Completion is targeted for May 2026, which signals that the pedestrians and cyclists have to be patient for some time. track work and other construction projects

From June 24, 2025, extensive track renewals will start at the Carinthian Ring, Schwarzenbergplatz and University Ring, which are expected to continue until the end of August. During this time, two lanes remain open depending on the construction progress, which will lead to interruptions and short tours for tram line 43. In addition, track construction work in the area of ​​parliament and the town hall square are planned from July. During the track work, passengers have to expect changed timetables and interruptions. 5min

Not only the tracks are renewed, the bike paths are not neglected this summer. The city administration has announced a new mixed walking and cycle path in the Spittelauer Lände, supplemented by the conversion of traffic islands and new protection paths in important streets such as Altmannsdorfer Straße, Anton-Baumgartner-Straße and Atzgersdorfer Platz. The new bike strips on Wagramer Straße and the two-way bike path in Wintzingerodestrasse also debut to increase the cyclist friendliness in the city. Bicycle wien reports

further developments in the city

In addition, there are some other major projects on the list: The renovation of the channel on the Hernals belt is also promoted in July and August with only nightly use. On Julius-Standler-Platz and Alserbachstrasse, the quality of stay is improved by greening measures, with completion until December. Work on the stadium bridge will also continue in August and continue until 2026. There will also be a reduction in the lanes and diversions, so that all road users will be required to adapt to the circumstances. reports

All current information on construction sites and their progress can be found online at bauste.at . It remains to be hoped that these numerous projects will not only serve to maintain, but also improve the quality of life in Vienna.