Project worth millions

Hohenems gets a large roundabout

Instead of the traffic circle, the Hohenems highway junction will be converted into a large traffic circle.(Bild: Land Vorarlberg)

The Hohenems highway junction is being completely rebuilt. The total construction costs of the project are estimated at around 34.9 million euros. The excavators are due to start work in 2026. 

Hardly a stone will be left unturned during the construction work: The plans include the reconstruction of Diepoldsauer Straße and Rheinstraße as well as the construction of a new link road ("Spange Süd"). In addition, the existing traffic circle will be expanded into a large traffic circle. In addition to the modifications to the ramps, a new bypass in the direction of the "Spange Süd" is also planned.

The joint project between the state, the city of Hohenems and ASFINAG is estimated to cost almost 35 million euros. ASFINAG Managing Director Stefan Siegele emphasizes that a large-scale solution was deliberately chosen: "More traffic safety, the greatest possible traffic relief, less congestion and optimal opportunities for the development of regional economic areas - we are pursuing all of these goals here together with the state and city."