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Tauernautobahn Traffic Jam Eases to 15 Kilometers as Return Wave Looms

Tunnel work combined with Pfingst holiday traffic created unprecedented delays on Austria’s main southbound route

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Overview

  • Saturday’s traffic jam peaked at 45 kilometers near Golling, extending travel times by up to five hours
  • Many motorists ignored exit bans at Salzburg-Süd and drove through emergency lanes, prompting warnings of hazardous conditions
  • Tirol routes including the Brennerautobahn toward Italy and the Fernpass-Straße also saw lengthy holdups amid holiday travel
  • A separate incident on the A3 near Waldaschaff led to a three-hour full closure after a damaged roof rack spilled about 400 liters of diesel
  • Asfinag forecasts a northbound return wave starting Monday with peak congestion likely on Tuesday