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To ensure its safety for decades to come, the Augarten Bridge over the Danube Canal, built in 1931 and a listed building, has been undergoing extensive renovations since last summer. It now shines in new splendor and offers greater safety and comfort for cyclists and pedestrians. As planned, it will reopen to traffic on July 1st. "The Augarten Bridge represents an important connection over the Danube Canal. As always, we utilized synergies during the comprehensive renovation. For example, Wiener Linien also renewed the tracks for tram number 31. I am particularly pleased that we were able to use the renovation to significantly improve the situation for cyclists and pedestrians, with a new, wide two-way cycle path and wider sidewalks," said City Councilor for Mobility Ulli Sima. "I am very pleased that the Augarten Bridge is now fully usable again. All road users will benefit from the renovation. At the same time, an important piece of city history remains as a connecting element between our districts," said Alexander Nikolai, District Mayor of Leopoldstadt. Improved cycling connections and new trees The new two-way cycle path on the bridge is 3.20 m wide and separated from the sidewalk by a dividing line, which has been widened to a comfortable 2.65 m. The new design structurally separates the entire 5.85 m from the roadway, increasing safety and comfort for all road users. Furthermore, the adjacent plateaus in Districts 1, 9, and 2 have been improved to ensure a continuous cycling infrastructure. In the Augartenbrucke/Obere Donaustrasse/Untere Augartenstrasse plateau area, the existing cycle lane was converted into a high-quality, structural two-way cycle path. This is now connected to the cycling infrastructure on Obere Donaustrasse and Untere Augartenstrasse. In addition, the intersection plateau was adapted accordingly, and the storage area on Obere Donaustrasse in front of Untere Augartenstrasse was renewed. Three new trees will also be planted in this area. Comprehensive Repairs and Monument Preservation The renovation work on the 78-meter-long bridge included the repair of the railings, the main and cross beams, and the roadway crossings. Particular attention was paid to monument preservation in order to preserve the bridge's historical substance while integrating modern safety standards. The bridge is not only an important transport link, but also a significant structure in Vienna's history. The careful restoration of the railings, beams, and roadway crossings ensures that the Augarten Bridge will remain a part of the cityscape and cultural heritage in the future. "We are pleased that we can now reopen the Augarten Bridge to all road users. The repairs were necessary to ensure the safety and functionality of this important traffic artery." With the new cycle paths and sidewalks, we are also creating an attractive and safe environment for everyone who uses this area," said Wolfgang Strenn, Head of the City of Vienna's Department of Bridge Construction and Foundation Engineering. rk photo service: https://presse.wien.gv.at/
