Old town in danger?

Cracks in the town hall set alarm bells ringing

These cracks in the town hall set alarm bells ringing. Mirabell Palace is said to have a similar crack pattern, which occurred after test drilling for the S-Link.(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

Last summer's S-Link test drillings are keeping the city of Salzburg on its toes. The search for damage continues in the old town. On Monday, a first investigation summit will be held with structural engineers, the structural engineering office and the project operator.

Salzburg will not sink because of S-Link test drillings. Even if the subway line between the main station and Akademiestrasse is built, there is no danger of the city of Mozart falling into a hole. Structural engineers, soil technicians and others agree that the mega-project will not work without damage due to Salzburg's special subsoil.