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Demonstrations to close Tirol’s Fernpass route for two hours on 1 August, authorities urge travellers to reroute
A citizens’ group will block the Fernpass (B179) and Hahntennjoch (L246) roads on 1 August from 09:45–12:00 to protest Tirol’s tunnel project. With German summer holidays starting, the province warns of major congestion and urges travellers to switch to the Brenner or Arlberg routes; freight and coach operators are already adjusting schedules.
Power outage temporarily shuts Interior Ministry’s customs building in Vienna
A one-hour power failure forced the temporary evacuation of the Interior Ministry’s customs/back-office building in Vienna on 27 July. While digital systems stayed online, several residence-permit appointments had to be rescheduled – a small but timely reminder for employers to allow for unforeseen administrative delays.
Overnight Closure of Vienna Airport’s Runway 16/34 on 26–27 July to Allow Critical Summer Maintenance
Vienna International Airport will close runway 16/34 from 21:00 on 26 July to 07:00 on 27 July for vegetation and surface maintenance. Flights will operate on a single-runway configuration, and airlines have been asked to plan for rerouted taxiways and possible minor delays. Corporate travellers with late-night or early-morning departures should build in extra buffer time. The work is part of Vienna’s summer maintenance cycle and is not expected to breach night-flight curfew limits.