Construction works on Kremser watch bridge scheduled for the summer season
From May 5th to August 8th, 2025, the Wachaubridge in Krems, Austria, will undergo renovation. Here's what you need to know about the traffic changes and detour routes during this period.
Outbound traffic on the bridge will remain open, while inbound traffic will be diverted via Wiener Straße. Inbound traffic will be rerouted via Wiener Straße, Austraße, B3, and B37 to return to the B35, while outbound traffic will continue as normal.
For cyclists, provisional routes have been established. They will be rerouted via Hohensteinstraße and the roundabout to Austraße during the renovation. Pedestrians will continue to have largely accessible sidewalks during the construction period, with pedestrian crossings during bridge work.
The city of Krems aims to complete all construction work by August 8th. The renovation will be carried out in several phases. In the first phase, the bridge will be closed to one lane. During the second construction phase, scheduled for the weekend of July 18th to 20th, the intersection of Kremstalstraße and Austraße will be completely closed.
In the third construction phase, the area between the Wachaubridge and the intersection near Lidl will be repaved. Through traffic will not be possible during the total closure, and a large-scale detour will be in place via the B3, B35, and Wiener Straße.
Regular updates on the construction progress will be provided on the city's website. Signage will be installed two weeks before the start of work. The city of Krems will commence the renovation of the Wachaubridge on the B35 on May 5th.
For precise and up-to-date information, it's best to check official communications from the Krems local government, Lower Austria transport authorities, or their websites. The provided search results did not contain specific details about the traffic changes and detour routes during the renovation of Wachaubridge in Krems.
As a general rule, bridge renovations in European towns like Krems typically involve partial or full road closures on the bridge, detour routes established using nearby bridges or alternate roads to redirect local and through traffic, and local access maintained for residents and businesses, but through traffic (especially heavy vehicles) rerouted. Public announcements and signage are usually placed in advance to inform drivers.
During the Wachaubridge renovation from May 5th to August 8th, 2025, inbound traffic will be rerouted through Wiener Straße, Austraße, B3, and B37 to return to the B35, while outbound traffic will continue as normal. For cyclists, the proposed route during this period will be Hohensteinstraße and the roundabout to Austraße.
