Traffic chaos in Graz: Great demonstration ensures restrictions!

Traffic chaos in Graz: Great demonstration ensures restrictions!

in Graz today, on June 5, 2025, mobility is put to the test: A demonstration with the motto "Health is not a luxury" is imminent. This peaceful meeting will bring about significant changes in public transport. Those affected in the city should be prepared for the fact that between 6:30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. there will be only insufficient public transport, especially on the lines of the trams and replacement buses. 5min reports that can also be intended during the demonstration in Herrengasse and at the Joanneumring.

The route of the demonstration leads from Mariahilferplatz via Lendkai and Grieskai to the main square, where the participants reach the central location. The first people gather at Mariahilferplatz from 6 p.m. to stand up for the concerns of health.

affected lines and diversions

Public transport in Graz are particularly challenged during the event. The replacement bus lines E1 and E6 as well as the tram lines 3 and 5 will not drive as usual at times. Special restrictions are to be expected:

• Replacement bus lines E1 and E6 Standing at the Joanneumring from 7:00 p.m. to around 7:15 p.m.
• tram lines 3 and 5 have stops in Herrengasse between the Iron Gate and the main square from around 7:10 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

These adjustments are directly related to the upcoming construction projects in Graz, which will last until September 2025. As part of these measures, which are carried out by the Holding Graz , there is currently a rail replacement traffic that lines 1, 4, 6, and 7 will affect.

effects through further demonstrations

Today's rally is not the only one in Graz this week - several events have the potential to further influence traffic. A worldwide climate strike from Fridays for Future will take place on Friday, and on Saturday the "Bass against Hass" demonstration and the "Kidical Mass" bicycle demonstration will take place. All of these events focus on the importance of sustainability and social issues, but can also lead to significant disabilities in traffic. The small newspaper also reports that for these rallies with corresponding traffic blocks and redirections.