# Vienna Begins Major Ringstraße Redesign Project October 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM > Construction has started on a new two-way bicycle path along Vienna's Schottenring, marking the first phase of a city-wide ring redesign. The redesign of the [Vienna]() [Ringstraße]() officially began on Monday, October 5, 2026. This project involves converting side lanes into a 4.50-meter-wide, two-way bicycle path. The first phase covers 700 meters on the **Schottenring** between Schottentor and the Kai. City Councilor **Ulli Sima** and NEOS leader **Selma Arapovic** noted the path features sand-yellow asphalt, referencing historical gravel alleys. While side lanes close to motor vehicles, main roadway lanes remain unchanged, and hotel access areas will be maintained. The first section costs 5.7 million euros and finishes by summer 2027. Future phases will cover the Universitätsring, Opernring, and Kärntner Ring. The entire project aims to separate cyclists from pedestrians and is set for completion by the end of 2030. [#Vienna]() #Ringstraße #UrbanPlanning #Cycling #Infrastructure ## Related news ## [Herbert Kickl Leads FPÖ City Hike Through Vienna]() October 3, 2026 at 08:11 PM ## [Vienna Investigates Fatal House Collapse]() October 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM ## [Vienna ÖVP Unveils Green Vision for Erdberg Site]() October 2, 2026 at 06:09 PM ## [Austria to Test 8,000 Emergency Sirens Saturday]() October 2, 2026 at 05:49 PM ## [Vienna Rescue Services Face Critical Funding Gap]() October 2, 2026 at 04:53 PM