German tourists need not worry about encountering traffic jams, according to Austria's Chancellor.
Heads Up, Travelers! traffic chaos in Austria this summer
Planning a summer getaway to Austria via Germany? Buckle up, because you're likely to face some hefty traffic jams according to recent travel warnings. The main issues are on the Fernpass and the Tauern motorway, notorious for their congestion this time of year. But don't fret, Austria's new Chancellor, Christian Kern, assures us it's all under control.
Now, hold on. Let's clear things up first. The traffic congestion popped up due to a perfect storm of factors - increased travel volumes, ongoing construction sites on these key routes, and major events like the Formula 1 weekend at the Red Bull Ring.
The infamous Fernpass Road, connecting Bavaria and Austria and notoriously a chokepoint between Füssen and Nassereith, has been causing major delays. And it's not just the Fernpass that's feeling the strain. On the Tauern motorway, traffic's been slowed to a crawl around the Salzburg area, thanks to construction zones in Golling and Werfen.
Despite the chaos, Kern is keeping a cool head, telling a popular German newspaper, "Bild," he doesn't see a major problem. However, a closer look at the information available suggests that no verified comments from Christian Kern, who belongs to the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), were made concerning these traffic jams on the Fernpass and Tauern motorway specifically.
So, travelers, grab your patience, and hit the road early to avoid those pesky jams. It's all smooth sailing once you're past these bottlenecks!
Note: The Fernpass Road (B179), A10 Tauern motorway, construction sites in Golling, Werfen, and increased travel volumes due to holidays and events like Formula 1 have contributed to traffic congestion. Austria's Chancellor Christian Kern has not made any verified comments on these specific traffic jams.
Despite the chaotic traffic on the Fernpass Road and Tauern motorway due to increased travel volumes, ongoing construction sites, and major events like Formula 1, Austria's Chancellor, Christian Kern, has not made any verified comments on these specific traffic jams. Your summer travels in Austria may require adapting your lifestyle, as you might need to schedule your journeys around these congested areas, possibly considering alternative routes or travel times to ensure a smoother trip, given the delays on the Fernpass and Tauern roads.
