2023-11-19 23:03:32
Traffic
Part of the so-called “cycle highway” is currently being built on Praterstrasse in Leopoldstadt. The construction work is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The diversion for cars has already been lifted and Praterstrasse can be used once more as usual.
20.11.2023 00.03
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The construction of the cycle path is progressing well, explained Christian Zant, construction site coordinator for the City of Vienna. This also provides temporary relief for car traffic: previously, drivers were redirected towards the city center through Weintraubengasse. That is no longer necessary, says Zant. You can “drive through Praterstrasse once more as usual.”
In the opposite direction, towards Praterstern, it is no longer necessary to turn around; driving through is possible once more. It should stay that way until the beginning or middle of January. Then the next construction phase will start and then there will be new traffic measures and the traffic routing will also be changed once more, said Zant.
Construction work will continue next year
Zant is “very satisfied” with the progress in the construction of the cycle path. According to current status, the cycle path might be opened by the end of the year “and cyclists can then whiz along on the new surface”. With the opening of the cycle path an important point has been completed, but the construction work on Praterstrasse is not yet over.
The subway reception buildings are scheduled to be sealed in 2024, which is expected to begin in January. Places like Nestroyplatz should be redesigned and greened in order to create a better quality of stay. Finally, the lanes on Praterstrasse are to be renovated. The plan is to have the work completed at the end of the summer holidays next year. Then there would probably only be remaining work – that also depends on the weather, among other things.
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