Austria: A9 Bosruck Tunnel completely closed for eight nights in October 2026
On the Pyhrn Motorway A9 between Upper Austria and Styria, travellers must expect nightly full closures of the Bosruck Tunnel in October 2026. The tunnel will be closed in both tubes from 5 to 9 October and from 19 to 23 October 2026, each time from 8 pm to 5 am.
Closures will take place on the nights from Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, and Thursday to Friday, totalling eight nights. The reason is technical work by the motorway operator ASFINAG, for which both tunnel tubes will be taken out of service at the same time. At around 5.5 kilometres, the Bosruck Tunnel is one of the longest tunnels on the A9 and connects Spital am Pyhrn with Ardning.
Diversion via the Pyhrn Pass
During the closure periods, traffic will be diverted via the B138 Pyhrn Pass Road. Increased traffic volumes and longer travel times are to be expected particularly in Spital am Pyhrn, on the Liezen feeder road, and in Liezen itself. Anyone travelling on the A9 in the evening or at night, for example heading towards Graz, Slovenia, or Croatia, should try to pass through the tunnel before 8 pm or allow for a sufficient time buffer. During the day and on weekends, traffic will run normally.
Further roadworks on the route to Austria
The Bosruck Tunnel is not the only restriction this autumn. Work has already been underway on the A9 for some time, which we reported on in a dedicated article on the renovation of the Pyhrn Motorway. On the transit route through Tyrol, the eight-week full closure of the Landeck Tunnel on the A12 is also coming up, and the Innkreis Motorway A8 has already been closed in one direction for months. Anyone travelling through Austria by car should therefore check the route before setting off.
Austria toll at a glance
For cars, motorcycles and motorhomes up to 3.5 t GVW, the digital vignette requirement applies on motorways and expressways. It is a flat fee for a fixed period.
For trucks, buses and larger motorhomes over 3.5 t GVW, the distance-based toll applies instead, paid with the GO-Box. Its amount depends on factors such as the distance driven, number of axles and emission class. In addition, individual tunnels and mountain roads (e.g. Brenner, Tauern Tunnel, Karawanken Tunnel) charge a separate special toll, regardless of any other toll product.
All details on tolls in AustriaThe vignette flat rate explained
With our vignette flat rate, you save yourself the hassle of buying individually for each trip: for just 12,80 €* per month, it covers the included vignettes in 8 European countries. For each trip, simply select the appropriate vignette, and the toll fee is then already covered by your flat rate. You are not tied to any single country.
* ASFINAG toll (10-day vignette): €12.80, toll costs covered in full by DMC, flat rate (per calendar month): € 12,80, notice period 0 days
- One flat rate, 8 countries
- Travel flexibly
- Termination directly in the administration
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
You can find all the basics about the vignette requirement in Austria on our guide page on the Austria vignette. To find out what prices currently apply and what the digital vignette means from 2027, read our overview of vignette prices.
Frequently asked questions about the Bosruck Tunnel
The most important answers about the night closures.
When is the Bosruck Tunnel closed at night?
From October 5 to 9 and from October 19 to 23, 2026, each night from Monday to Tuesday through Thursday to Friday between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. During the day and on weekends, the tunnel is open to traffic as usual.
Is there a diversion during the closures?
Yes, traffic is being diverted via the B138 Pyhrnpass Straße. Longer travel times can be expected, particularly in Spital am Pyhrn, on the Liezener Zubringerstraße, and in Liezen.
Does the closures also affect daytime traffic?
No, the full closures only apply at night between 8 pm and 5 am. During the day, traffic on the A9 runs normally.
