From January 1, the Luegbrücke on the A13 will only be accessible via one lane. A package of measures should prevent holidays and trips to the south from becoming virtually impossible. But will the concept pass the coming acid tests?
After years of planning, debates and objections, things are now getting serious: from January 1, makeshift traffic cones will force traffic on the Lueg Bridge at Gries am Brenner to two lanes. Fixed concrete barriers for this measure must be installed by the end of January.
One year of plans for bundles of measures
Is it still possible to travel south without hours of delay? Asfinag boss Stefan Siegele is confident: “We have been working on concepts in large teams for a year. I am convinced that we have a traffic system that does not lead to chaos.” Essentially, the restrictions will last until the end of 2027, when the first new construction is planned.
LH Anton Mattle assures: “We want to keep costs as low as possible, guarantee security of supply in the communities and maintain road safety.”
The state, Asfinag and the police are turning a lot of screws.
- Driving bans: For the time being, restrictions for transients apply on roads in the Wipptal and the Innsbruck region until February 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Lkw limits: A driving ban will be issued for another 14 days, the total number towards Italy will then be 36 days and towards Germany 21 days.
- Dosing lamps: Legally, no driving bans can be imposed on the Brenner highway, but seven automatic measuring lights are being installed. They are intended to prevent a collapse of the communities on the B182.
- Public transport: The rail frequency in Wipptal will be increased and there will be 33 transfer-free connections Innsbruck-Brenner every day.
- Other construction sites: In 2025, no more work will take place along the B182, in individual cases at night.
Zumtobel: Planning is crucial for everyone
Traffic LR René Zumtobel was also involved in designing the package of measures. “The point is to relieve the route as much as possible and make planning possible for commuters, travelers and transport companies.”
Two lanes for 180 days
Tip for planning holidays and excursions: On 180 traffic-intensive days (holidays, weekends, etc.), Asfinag switches back to two lanes, which makes getting through easier. Trucks must then use the left (inner) lane. See the Asfinag website for more information.
Source: Krone
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