A Railroad Crossing heated in Gloggnitz at the foot of the Semmering.
The residents of the two districts Stuppach and Siedlau have felt literally “cut off from the outside world” since the crossing was closed in November 2022.
In order to get to their houses and apartments, they have to have one Up to five kilometer long detour through the middle of the city center.
Visitors are also particularly affected Mozart Palace Stuppach and suppliers. Angry residents are now taking to the streets because of the “unbearable situation”. Barricades.
Semmering Base Tunnel
The ÖBB have been trying to build small level crossings for years High-speed lines due to the “significant safety risk”. With the construction of the Semmering Base Tunnel and the renovation work on Gloggnitz portal station This also meant for the railway crossing in Stuppach the end.
Even if the City of Gloggnitz After fighting against it for a long time, they had to submit to the decision. In return, the community received over 100,000 euros to maintain the pedestrian and cycle path underpass at the site.
“None of us have any of this. It’s a gauntlet with a car,” say the angry residents. With the closure of the level crossing, the districts were separated in terms of traffic.
Particularly affected by this Needle eye are Rita and Reinhard Zellinger. The owners of the famous Mozart Castle Stuppach regularly hold large concert and cultural events. Although the castle is right next to the abandoned railway crossing, all drivers – with their destination in mind – have to turn around and take the long detour through the city center.
Signatures collected
“Every navigation system and route planner shows the original route, even though the crossing has long been closed,” explains ÖVP city councilor and city marketing boss Ferdinand Griessner. The citizens’ movement Reinhard Zellinger has collected signature lists because of the “unbearable conditions”. ÖVP state parliament member Hermann HauerChamber of Commerce Chairwoman Monika Eisenhuber and city council Ferdinand Griessner handed over for support.
Ferdinand Griessner, Hermann Hauer, Rita Zellinger, Monika Eisenhuber and Reinhard Zellinger
Push for a quick solution
“For a safe and high-quality traffic solution,” they say responsible persons. “A solution in the interests of the local businesses and for Stuppach Castle is essential,” explains Eisenhuber.
Hermann Hauer The mayor sees an urgent need for action in the matter Irene Gölles (List Us for Gloggnitz) required. “The city leadership has an obligation to develop a concept to defuse the situation in the interests of the citizens as well as the economy and cultural site,” explained Hauer.
Truck driving ban as a prank
Above all, it is one Security questionbecause in an emergency they also have it Blue light organizations to cover the longer journey. A Schildbürger prank There is also, according to the critics. There is a truck driving ban for vehicles over 5 tons on the bypass.
“Heavy traffic, such as construction vehicles or concrete mixers, should not be allowed to enter at all. A solution is urgently needed,” she said Citizens’ movement.
An overpass of the railway line was originally examined but shelved for cost reasons; an underpass failed due to costs and groundwater.
