A1 near Haag: Lane closure due to road surface damage

According to the motorway operator, the closure of the two lanes is being carried out solely for safety reasons. There is said to be an increased risk in the construction site area, which is why traffic must be routed via the remaining lane. This means that only one lane is available in this section.

Reason: Safety concerns

ASFINAG has initiated the repair work and is working on a swift resolution of the damage. An einer raschen Behebung des Schadens werde gearbeitet, hieß es aus dem Unternehmen. The aim is to keep the disruption to traffic as short as possible.

Delays are to be expected in the direction of Salzburg. Road users should allow for additional travel time and pay attention to the current situation, it was said. ASFINAG called on drivers to check the current traffic situation before starting their journeys.

Repairs by ASFINAG

Specifically affected are the two right-hand lanes, namely the second and third lanes, of the continuous carriageway in the direction of Salzburg. The first lane remains open throughout the closure period and routes traffic past the damaged area.

The measure is part of the ongoing renovation work on the West Autobahn in this area. According to the company, the A1 near Haag is in a section where construction work is already underway, which is why the repair of the road surface damage is being coordinated with the existing construction site logistics.

According to ASFINAG as of Monday afternoon, it is not yet possible to definitively estimate how long the repairs will actually take. The exact extent of the damage is currently being assessed and the further work steps are being aligned accordingly. Should the schedule change, the company will provide information.

Impact on traffic

The closure applies exclusively to the direction of Salzburg. The opposite direction toward Vienna is currently not affected by the measure and can continue to be used on three lanes. Commuters travelling from Salzburg to Vienna do not need to expect any restrictions, according to ASFINAG.

Road users are asked to bypass the area widely if possible. According to ASFINAG, the federal roads in the surrounding area are available as alternative routes. ASFINAG will provide information on the exact diversion recommendations via its traffic announcements and the app.

What commuters should be aware of

ASFINAG operates the West Autobahn between Vienna and Salzburg as one of Austria's most important north-south connections. Experience shows that closures on this section of the route have an impact on long-distance travel and commuter traffic.

The single-lane routing can be particularly relevant for trucks and freight traffic. Haulage companies and transport businesses using the West Autobahn towards Salzburg on the night from Monday to Tuesday should adjust their scheduling accordingly.

Regional traffic in the district of Amstetten may also feel the impact of the closure. Towns along the diversion routes should prepare for increased traffic flow. Local residents are asked to take this into account when travelling on Monday evening.

Background: Renovation work on the A1

ASFINAG intends to communicate the progress of the repairs on an ongoing basis. As soon as the work is completed and the closure can be lifted, this will be announced through the usual channels. Until then, the company asks for patience and attentiveness in the construction site area.

Renovation work has been underway for some time on the A1 West Autobahn in the Haag area (district of Amstetten). In this context, road surface damage can repeatedly occur and must be repaired at short notice in order to ensure the safety of all road users.