FAQ Construction work on Reschenstrasse
with local detour
winter season 2025/26
last update: 06/27/2025; 11:00 am
Work on the Kanzelgalerie – currently the largest construction project in the country – continues to progress rapidly. Important work will be completed in time for the winter season. This means that the B 180 Reschenstraße in the Kanzelgalerie area between Pfunds and Nauders will be open to two-way traffic in both directions from 20 December until 12 January.
"The Reschenstraße is one of the most important connections to the south and is indispensable for the communities in the Upper Court. The possibility of temporary two-lane traffic during the Christmas season shows how efficiently and prudently the work is being carried out here. The Kanzelgalerie will ensure significantly greater safety in the long term – and the fact that we are already able to make things easier is a great success for everyone involved," emphasises Road Construction Officer Deputy Governor Josef Geisler. Gregor Wieland, head of the bridge and tunnel construction department at the Province of Tyrol, highlights the logistical challenges: "From a construction point of view, this project is extremely demanding. However, the interim results show that we are on track and at the same time able to keep traffic flowing as smoothly as possible. The two-lane configuration during the winter break is a good example of how we are efficiently combining construction work and traffic flow."
- Winter break from 18 December 2025 to 12 January 2026, the route is open to two-lane traffic.
- Depending on weather conditions: single-lane traffic with traffic light control.
- Fall 2026: Completion of construction work with single-lane traffic management.
- September to November 2026: Further closures (daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for expansion and asphalting work.
- December 2026: Completion of the Pulpit Gallery.
Passenger cars will be detoured between Pfunds and Nauders from the Kajetansbrücke bridge via Engadiner Straße (B184) and Martinsbrucker Straße (B185) and therefore partly via Swiss territory. The additional diversions is around 6.6 kilometres and takes approx. 15 minutes longer. HGVs, vehicles with trailers over 6.5 metres and buses over 13 metres are not allowed to use this route. They must take a wide detour.
Important information about Martinsbrucker Straße: The B185 is a winding mountain road (ten hairpin bends) with a steep longitudinal gradient in places. Winter equipment (especially snow chains) may be required even in poor winter driving conditions.
1. cycling ban on the B 180 Reschenstraße
Cycling is prohibited between the access road to the Fischeralm and the access road to the Altfinstermünz fortress.
Bypass for cyclists
- Take the signposted cycle path in the direction of the Altfinstermünz fortress.
- Follow the forest road "Bierweg" (plot number 3441, KG Nauders I).
- Alternatively, cycle traffic can be routed via the B 185 Martinsbrucker Straße (except when the B 180 is completely closed).
2. cycling ban on the B 185 Martinsbrucker Straße
Cycling is also prohibited from the Inn bridge Martina to Norbertshöhe (uphill) when the B 180 Reschenstraße is closed.
Motorhomes are not subject to any restrictions and may use the diversion route. Caravan combinations are only permitted if the trailer is no longer than 6.5 meters. However, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must pay a heavy goods vehicle charge in Switzerland. Anyone driving a motorhome over 3.5 tonnes on the diversions via Switzerland must stop at the Swiss customs office in Martina and pay 5 euros per journey and vehicle.
The construction work on the Reschenbundesstraße does not affect winter operations in and around Nauders in any way. All winter sports facilities, from the slopes to the cozy huts, are accessible as usual. Our infrastructure is well prepared to ensure you have an unforgettable winter vacation despite the construction work. Enjoy the snow and the variety of activities that Nauders has to offer.
Even during the construction work on the Reschenbundesstraße, all summer leisure activities in and around Nauders are available to you without restriction. Whether hiking, cycling or relaxing days in nature - the construction work has no impact on your summer activities. Thanks to the well-organized detour and precautions, you can enjoy your stay with us to the full.
The heavy vehicle charge is collected for vehicles over 3.5 tons. This is organized with the detour traffic in a simplified procedure. Vehicles registered over 3.5 tons and taking the detour via Swiss territory must stop at the Swiss customs office in Martina and pay €5 (per journey and vehicle).
In future, the Kanzelgalerie will protect the Reschenstraße from natural hazards such as falling rocks and enable safe traffic routing in a particularly endangered section.
- Length: 400 meters.
- Completion: end of 2026.
- Material: 2,300 tons of steel and 16,000 m³ of concrete.
- Project costs: Around 40 million euros.
- Significance: The Kanzelgalerie is currently the largest and one of the most challenging construction projects in Tyrol.