Tunnel rehabilitation between Golling and Werfen
Comprehensive rehabilitation work undertaken in the Ofenauer, Hiefler and Werfen Tunnels will lead to traffic delays along the A 10 Tauern motorway between September 2023 and June 2024.
Real time travel time information
A 10 traffic forecast
Based on the experiences of the last winter (there was already a traffic jam without a construction site) and the previous traffic situation as part of the general renovation of the Ofenauer and Hiefler tunnels, as well as the Werfen tunnel chain, there are significant travel time losses throughout the day in both directions to Salzburg, especially on Saturdays in winter travel traffic /Pongau (Villach) to be expected. On Fridays, major delays are to be expected from midday towards the south and on Sundays, especially towards the north, throughout the day.
To make it easier for you to plan your trips, we have a daily traffic forecast for the next few weeks for your reference. Please note that the actual traffic situation also depends heavily on other factors such as the weather or events such as accidents or breakdowns.
- Current traffic situation along the A 10 Here you can find the current traffic situation along the A 10 Tauern motorway
- Webcams along the A 10 Keep up to date with the situation along the A 10 Tauern motorway
Accompanying traffic measures
Exit closures can be ordered by the authorities to prevent evasive traffic from entering the lower-level road network.
In order to improve the flow of traffic through the construction site and thus reduce the time lost for road users, the motorway entrance at Pass Lueg can be closed at particularly busy times.
In this context, please pay attention to the signs and advertisements at the Pass Lueg entrance!
For repair work that cannot be carried out during traffic, one direction of travel must be closed on the following nights:
| Date | Closed section of route |
| Thur 18.04.2024, 8 p.m. til Fri 19.04.2024, 5 a.m. | Direction of travel South/Villach between Golling and Paß Lueg |
| Mon 22.04.2024, 8 p.m. til Tue 23.04.2024, 5 a.m. | Direction of travel South/Villach between Paß Lueg and Knoten Pongau |
| Tue 23.04.2024, 8 p.m. til Wed 24.04.2024, 5 a.m. | Direction of travel North/Salzburg between Paß Lueg and Golling |
| Wed 24.04.2024, 8 p.m. til Thur 25.04.2024, 5 a.m. | Direction of travel North/Salzburg between Knoten Pongau and Paß Lueg |
| Thur 25.04.2024, 8 p.m. til Fri 26.04.2024, 5 a.m. | Direction of travel South/Villach between Paß Lueg and Knoten Pongau |
| Mon 29.04.2024, 8 p.m. til Tue 30.04.2024, 5 a.m. | Direction of travel North/Salzburg between Knoten Pongau and Paß Lueg |
During this time, the diversion will take place via the state road network (B159 and partly B99). Please follow the respective diversion signs.
Important facts at a glance
Urgently needed general renovation work on the Ofenauer and Hiefler tunnels as well as the Werfen tunnel chain (Brentenberg, Zetzenberg, Helbersberg) that were built back in the 1970s, will be carried out until June of 2025.
In a first step, we have been carrying out work on the electrical safety technology (that doesn't impact traffic) since September 2022. The second stage will last from mid-September 2023 to June 2024, where one tunnel tube is closed and two-way traffic being run through the second tube.
Due to heavy traffic in the summer, work will be interrupted along the 14-kilometre section between July and September 2024. Both tunnel tubes will be available in their entirety during this period. After that, the third construction stage will begin, where one tube will once again be closed. The tunnels are scheduled to be reopened in June 2025.
We are bringing Austria’s oldest motorway tunnels and all their safety technology up to the latest state of technology. This is necessary to ensure traffic safety along the A 10 Tauern motorway.
During construction, you can expect travel time delays and traffic jams on weekdays.
We are at work for you. Your benefits at a glance.
- Total lenght 14 kilometers
- Total costs approx. 265 million Euro
- Construction start September 2022
- Scheduled completion June 2025
- State-of-the-art infrastructure
A 10 Tauern motorway becomes fit for the future - Improved road safety
New safety technology in ten tunnel tubes - Innovative tunnel lighting
New LED lighting for brighter tunnels - "Ears" in the tunnel
High-tech microphones instantly detect dangerous sounds