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A14 Rheintal (Bregenz-Bludenz): live traffic and stau forecast

Hoerbranz (German border) via Bregenz to Bludenz · Length 63 km · Vorarlberg axis, German tourist transit, Swiss commuter flow, Arlberg ski access. Peak-hour forecast, incident pattern, alternative routes and current construction outlook.

75,000 km of cumulative stau (ASFINAG 2024)
#8 rank by annual stau
High stau severity
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A14 Rheintal (Bregenz-Bludenz)

Active traffic disruptions on A14 Rheintal (Bregenz-Bludenz), refreshed every 15 minutes from official DATEX II feeds.

Updated: 4 active

Currently 3 roadworks / jam on A14. Last updated 8 Oct 2026, 16:15.

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Map of active incidents. Colours: red = severe, orange = moderate, green = minor.

RoadLocationWhatImpactStarted
A14Bregenz Richtung München (D)CongestionA14 Rheintal / Walgau Autobahn, Bregenz Richtung München (D), zwischen Knoten Bregenz (km 9.0) und Hörbranz A/D Staatsgrenze, 1.6 km Stau1.6 km queue40 min ago
A14Bregenz Richtung München (D)RoadworksA14 Rheintal / Walgau Autobahn, Bregenz Richtung München (D), zwischen Knoten Bregenz (km 9.0) und Hörbranz-Lochau (km 1.3), im Baustellenbereich, Tunnel Pfänder gesperrt, Voraussichtliche Dauer: bis circa 16:15 Uhr-45 min ago
A14Bregenz Zentrum Richtung A14RoadworksA14 Ast Bregenz, Bregenz Zentrum Richtung A14, zwischen Bregenz (km 2.0) und Weidach (km 0.4), City Tunnel Bregenz gesperrt-45 min ago
A14Arlberg Richtung BregenzNoticeA14 Rheintal / Walgau Autobahn, Arlberg Richtung Bregenz, ASt Nenzing-Bludesch Auffahrtsrampe, Ladegut auf der Fahrbahn, Voraussichtliche Dauer: bis circa 16:45 Uhr-30 min ago

Machine-readable feed: /data/incidents-at.json (JSON, refreshed every 15 min)

Peak traffic hours

Weekdays: 06:00-09:00 Swiss-bound commuter (Liechtenstein/Switzerland jobs), 16:30-19:30 Vorarlberg-bound

Holiday periods: Arlberg ski-season weekends (Dec-March), Bodensee summer tourism, Easter weekend, Christmas markets

Incident pattern on the A14

Hoerbranz German border (Pfander Tunnel approach) commuter queue, Bregenz exit, Feldkirch junction with S16 (Arlberg tunnel access), Bludenz toward S16 weekends.

Alternative routes

  • B190 Bregenzerwaldstrasse (mountain alternative): Through Bregenzerwald and Hochtannberg pass; spectacular but slow alpine alternative when A14 is busy.
  • Swiss A13 via Liechtenstein: For Bludenz-bound traffic from northern Switzerland; alternative via Liechtenstein avoiding Vorarlberg border peak.

2026 construction outlook

  • Pfander Tunnel safety modernization continuing
  • Bregenz lakefront junction improvements
  • Feldkirch S16 connection capacity works

Practical tips

  • Pfander Tunnel queues weekday mornings northbound; consider B202 Rohrach alternative for Bregenz commute
  • Swiss vignette required for Switzerland crossings; Austrian vignette stops at Hoerbranz
  • Arlberg Tunnel toll separate from A14 vignette; budget around EUR 12 for cars

Frequently asked questions

Why is the A14 between Hoerbranz (German border) via Bregenz and Bludenz congested?

Vorarlberg axis, German tourist transit, Swiss commuter flow, Arlberg ski access. The corridor passes through Vorarlberg and serves Hoerbranz (German border), Bregenz, Dornbirn. Annual cumulative stau: 75,000 km (ADAC Stauatlas 2024 dataset).

When are the worst traffic hours on the A14 in 2026?

06:00-09:00 Swiss-bound commuter (Liechtenstein/Switzerland jobs), 16:30-19:30 Vorarlberg-bound. Arlberg ski-season weekends (Dec-March), Bodensee summer tourism, Easter weekend, Christmas markets.

What alternative routes can I take to avoid the A14?

B190 Bregenzerwaldstrasse (mountain alternative): Through Bregenzerwald and Hochtannberg pass; spectacular but slow alpine alternative when A14 is busy. Swiss A13 via Liechtenstein: For Bludenz-bound traffic from northern Switzerland; alternative via Liechtenstein avoiding Vorarlberg border peak.

Are there ongoing roadworks on the A14 in 2026?

Currently scheduled major works on this corridor: Pfander Tunnel safety modernization continuing Bregenz lakefront junction improvements Feldkirch S16 connection capacity works

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