L 118 between Höflein and Greifenstein after flood damage free again!

L 118 between Höflein and Greifenstein after flood damage free again!

After a long waiting time, the time has finally come: The state road L 118 between Höflein and Greifenstein was released again after extensive renovation work. On Friday, June 27, 2025, it was time after the road was badly affected by floods and slope slips in September 2024. Overall, the renovation costs amount to 1.6 million euros, with the state of Lower Austria and the ÖBB each contributed 900,000 euros and 700,000 euros to cover the costs. This reports My district .

The flood had caused several dropouts along the L 118 last year, and to prevent another incident, the Lower Austrian road service and a geotechnician have developed extensive renovation plans. The work carried out from April to June 2025 included in addition to the removal of slip -off soil also the assembly of safety networks and the construction of stable retaining walls. Stone supports were installed at the eastern end of Greifenstein, while at the western start of Höflein, an anchored steel wire mesh unit to secure the road.

continued construction sites in the area

Despite the successful reopening of the L 118, the construction site in Höflein remains active until mid -July 2025. Here the embankment is further renovated to the railway line, whereby the traffic is managed under half -sided lock until the final completion is completed. This measure is part of the entire strategy for the elimination of the flood damage, which also affects the state road L 2009 Eichenleiten, the renovation work of which is expected to take until the end of 2025. According to reports from the Lower Austrian road service, the measures on schedule and cooperation with the ÖBB have been reinforced to guarantee a rapid completion, so that the L 118 can be completely released for traffic in the summer of 2025 at the latest . .

more robust infrastructure for the future

Such challenges due to extreme weather events and the associated flood risks are increasing nationwide. In order to be better prepared in the future, experts have published a practical guide for the "renovation of flood damage". This offers valuable insights into drying processes and renovation methods for creating more robust buildings and infrastructure. The increased threat to communities-even in the regions with small river water-demands for a rethinking and execution of construction projects .

The current situation once again shows how important effective measures for prevention and renovation of flood damage are. The municipality of Klosterneuburg and the surrounding regions are doing everything they can to keep their streets and infrastructure, but also to make future -proof ones.