Construction work on the Umpferbrücke: L 579 will remain closed until the end of 2025!

Construction work on the Umpferbrücke: L 579 will remain closed until the end of 2025!

From July 1, 2025, there will be a lot of activity on the L 579 in Boxberg-Unterschüpf, because then the main work on the replacement of the Umpferbrücke will begin. The road has been completely closed since April and will probably remain closed until the end of 2025 - something is happening! Of course, this cannot be ignored and the planning is anything but negligible. A new type of bridge as well as the renewal of the roadway, sidewalks and drainage systems are on the agenda. The construction project costs the state of Baden-Württemberg a proud 1.2 million euros, which will certainly be well invested in sustainably improving the infrastructure.

Detours will be necessary throughout the construction period. Traffic from the direction of Boxberg will be redirected via Sachsenflur and Königshofen, while drivers from the direction of Lauda-Königshofen will be sent to Boxberg via Schweigern. The exact diversion routes are important for both drivers and public transport, because bus route 930 will not be able to serve the “Unterschüpf Brunnen” stop during this time. Instead, a replacement stop will be set up and passengers should prepare for changes to the timetable. Departure times are available online to warn travelers of the inconvenience. [VRN] explains that there may be delays in regular services.

Background to the lockdown

The full closure affects the section between the Umpferbrücke and the industrial area, and for good reason. In addition to the bridge replacement, water pipe and canal construction work is also taking place. These measures are necessary to make the infrastructure in Boxberg future-proof. The city of Boxberg has already commissioned some sewer and water pipe work in advance, which should be completed by June 30, 2025, in order not to unnecessarily extend the construction process.

Current information about the status of the construction work can be found on the website of the Baden-Württemberg Road Traffic Center. This is particularly important in times like these, when construction work and diversions dominate the picture everywhere. Readers should be prepared for the fact that there will also be construction sites in other regions. [Verkehrslage.de] lists numerous other construction sites in the Hesse area, which also involve diversions and restrictions, so you should keep a close eye on traffic conditions.

Well-thought-out planning and transparent communication are crucial to keeping disruptions as low as possible. Boxberg, the city of construction work, has already set the course. And while citizens have to be patient, the sense of sustainable development and improvement of transport infrastructure should not be lost. It will be exciting to see how the project progresses!