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Traffic jam at the Pfändetunnel: Tips for stress-free driving in holiday traffic!
Find out everything about traffic jams at the Pfändetunnel, current traffic conditions and alternatives for travelers in the Lake Constance area.
Traffic jam at the Pfändetunnel: Tips for stress-free driving in holiday traffic!
Anyone who is currently traveling on the Rhine Valley Autobahn A14 in Austria should be prepared for a few challenges. The A14, which runs from the Hörbranz border crossing to the S16 E60 to Innsbruck, is an essential connection in west-east traffic. This route, which runs through Vorarlberg and is approximately 61 km long, has become a popular route for holidaymakers and commuters. The Pfändetunnel in particular, which lies between Lochau and Bregenz and was opened in 1980, often causes traffic to stall.
It becomes particularly problematic on weekends, during the holiday months and during rush hour traffic. Many holidaymakers are on their way to Switzerland, Italy or the western Austrian Alps, which significantly increases the traffic load. Commuters between Vorarlberg and southern Germany as well as freight traffic to Bavaria are driving up the traffic jams even further. According to ReiseReporter, traffic jams are to be expected especially on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as on Sundays during the Return journey.
Current traffic situation and traffic jams
The traffic situation at the Pfändetunnel is also characterized by construction sites and traffic obstructions. Regular night closures for maintenance work will be carried out between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., while a comprehensive renovation of the eastern tube of the Pfändetunnel is planned for 2026. Temporary changes in traffic routing at the Bregenz junction could further aggravate the situation. Current traffic reports confirm that construction sites between Nenzing and Bludesch repeatedly lead to disruptions, although with a short loss of time, but still unpleasant for all road users.
- Staugefahr dagegen besteht besonders:
- Freitagnachmittag und Samstagvormittag (Urlaubsverkehr)
- Sonntagnachmittag und -abend (Rückreise)
- Werktags zwischen 7 und 9 Uhr sowie von 16 bis 18 Uhr (Berufsverkehr)
- Bei Grenzkontrollen
As an alternative to the A14 and the Pfändetunnel, there are some bypass options. A route via the B190 through Bregenz is recommended to a limited extent, but you can use the A14 at night or early in the morning or use public transport such as the train. The ferry from Lindau to Bregenz also offers an attractive way to enjoy crossing Lake Constance and avoid traffic jams.
Toll information for travelers
Drivers should think carefully about the coming weekends and ideally plan their journey accordingly. The A14 is a busy motorway, and the Pfändetunnel remains a central traffic junction. If you would like to find out more about traffic conditions on the A14, please visit the Staumelder-MAP page.