Gridlock on Tauernautobahn Headed to Bavaria: 45 Kilometers of Traffic Nightmare - Holidaymakers Losing Five Hours
Gridlock stretches for 45 kilometers along the southbound lanes.
Hit Share Reddit WhatsApp Email Print Copy Link Traffic chaos hampers a crucial German vacation route due to construction work on the Tauernautobahn (A10). The situation isn't unique; it's just one among many jams. The ADAC advises traveling only in the afternoon or on Sunday.
Travelers tackling the essential Austrian transit route for German vacationers are facing a traffic disaster at the onset of the Pentecost weekend. Along the Tauernautobahn (A10) heading south, a 45-kilometer-long traffic jam formed in the Austrian state of Salzburg, as reported by Ö3 radio. The traffic turmoil extends back over the German border, reaching Bavaria.
Holidaymakers find themselves stuck in a travel time crisis, with around five hours added to their journey. The cause of the travel catastrophe is a tunnel construction site in the vicinity of Golling, located in the Salzburg region.
Insights: The traffic calamity stems from a combination of factors, including peak travel volumes during the Pfingsten (Pentecost) holiday and construction work on a 14-kilometer stretch, reduced to a single lane due to a tunnel construction site between Golling and Werfen, creating a severe bottleneck[1][3][5]. As a result, traffic jams of over 20 kilometers have occurred, with peaks reaching up to an astounding 45 kilometers stretching across Salzburg and into Bavaria.
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On average, 6 cents cheaper - ADAC recommends more E10 fueling - and debunks a mythThe delays weren't only prolonged in Tyrol. The Innsbruck region, the Brenner motorway towards Italy, and the Fernpass road were also affected[1].
Seasonal Craziness
Already warned about severe traffic congestion, the ADAC anticipated heavy traffic on German motorways, federal roads, as well as in Switzerland and Austria on popular holiday routes, especially during Pentecost Monday[1]. The long weekend, coupled with the holiday's start, would make for a disastrous combination.
The ADAC suggests Pentecost Sunday as the best day for car travel. It might also be possible to navigate the congestion on motorways and federal roads again late on Saturday afternoon[1]. However, Tuesday following the long weekend may not be the best day for extended car journeys, according to the ADAC, as many short vacationers anticipate returning home due to public holidays in Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia[1].
Source: ntv.de, chl/dpa
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Insights: Before making your travel plans, understand that the holiday season brings intense traffic, potentially exacerbating the tunnel construction delays. By staying informed, exercising patience, and, when possible, adjusting your travel schedule, you can help ease the chaos. If you're stuck in traffic, be prepared, maintain safety, and relax at rest stops or find alternative activities[2]. Additionally, while the return traffic wave will peak on Monday, expect the congestion to continue deteriorating into Tuesday[1].
- The Commission, which was consulted on the draft of traffic management strategies, might have offered valuable insights on managing the traffic jam on the Tauernautobahn (A10) during the Pentecost holiday, given its unique nature and the potential impact on travelers' lifestyles.
- Despite the holiday season and the prolonged traffic nightmares on the Tauernautobahn (A10), it could be beneficial for travelers to consider alternative means of travel, such as public transportation or carpooling, to minimize their lifestyle disruptions and reduce the congestion, especially during peak travel hours.
