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Despite the closure, cyclists and runners are out and about on the cycle path along the Wien River every day.

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The clean-up work after the floods will continue in Vienna for another two to three weeks. But many Viennese don't care. A carelessness that can be dangerous. 

The Vienna River cycle path has been closed since the floods in September. Railings were torn away, signs knocked over and stones washed away. The clean-up work will take another "two to three weeks", the responsible department, MA 45 (Vienna Waterways), recently announced.

No control
Although the exits are blocked by barriers and marked with warning signs, many people ignore them. Cyclists and joggers are out and about on the river path between Auhof and Kennedybrücke, especially in good weather. Even families with children ride along here without a care in the world. So do pedal riders in the dark, who could crash into construction equipment at any time. The ban is obviously not enforced.

This is what the Wien River looked like in mid-September. The cycle path was completely under water. The exits are still closed today.

(Bild: picturedesk.com/GEORG HOCHMUTH / APA / picturedesk.com)

From October 15, Wiener Linien and the municipal authorities will begin repair work on the Wien River bed in the Pilgramgasse area. Because material is being lifted in, the Linke Wienzeile is narrowed to one lane. The work will last until December. The subway construction site has been severely damaged by the flood.