Renovation of Brigittenauer Bridge in Vienna: What Cyclists and Drivers Need to Know

The Brigittenauer Bridge, as an important connection between the 20th and 21st districts of Vienna, is being fundamentally renovated. 40 years after its opening, the comprehensive refurbishment is intended to ensure long-term traffic safety. The work by the Department of Bridge Construction and Foundation Engineering (MA 29) begins on July 1st, and the bridge will remain open and passable throughout the entire period, it was announced on Monday.

Among other things, the plan includes the replacement of ten roadway expansion joint constructions in the expansion joints of the structure over a total length of 281 meters. They are to be replaced by new and durable constructions, the City of Vienna announced. In addition, local repair measures on the structure are planned. Concrete repair work will also be carried out on the abutments and supports. The bicycle spiral in the Handelskai area will also be brought up to the latest standards.

The work will take place in several stages, with individual lanes being alternately closed. However, one lane in each direction should always remain open. For lifting work or the installation of the roadway expansion joint constructions, there may occasionally be night closures of one directional lane. The traffic route will also remain open for pedestrians and cyclists, but there may also be temporary width restrictions here.

The work will begin in the direction of the 20th district, after which the focus will be on the roadway towards the 21st district. Completion is calculated for May 2026.

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