A49 production: Finally release in Hesse by the end of the year!

A49 production: Finally release in Hesse by the end of the year!

The A49 motorway in Hessen is about to change a significant change. The work on the controversial gap between Schwalmstadt and the Ohmtal triangle are on schedule and should be completed before the end of the year. This was announced by the speaker of German Unity Fernstrasse Planning and -bau GmbH (Deges), but without naming a precise date for approval.

In the past four years, intensive clearing work and construction activities have taken place, which were carried out primarily in the Dannenröder Forst, known for its trees and as a symbol of resistance. The last work on the concrete ceiling and various safety measures such as bat protective fences are currently being installed there.

history of protests and resistances

As early as autumn 2020, there were massive protests against the construction work, which many environmentalists regarded as a step in the wrong direction. Activists built tree houses and thus stopped the clearing for months. However, the protest campaigns were ended by a strong police force, which led to partly heating situations. In the years that followed, the protests remained comparatively calm in comparison, with just a few short -term actions that had no significant influence on the construction progress.

The Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs has classified the A49 as a project with a "urgent need", since it is supposed to contribute to reducing bottlenecks and reducing the risk of accidents on the lively motorway sections 7 and 5. In addition, the A49 is considered an important connection between the Kassel and Gießen economic areas, which is of great importance for the region, especially for medium -sized companies in Stadtallendorf, which offer around 13,000 jobs there.

With the completion of the A49, heavily frequented roads such as the B3 and the B254 are relieved. This could be a welcome relief in particular for the residents of the burdened districts. The traffic release is considered a crucial step for improving the transport infrastructure in Hesse, which benefits not only regional traffic, but also national traffic. The gap closure of the A49 could also be of crucial importance for the settlement of new companies and the creation of additional jobs in the region.

Overall, with the early release of the A49, an important progress in the infrastructure development of Hesse is expected. The more successful completion of this project could serve as a prime example of future traffic investments in the region, even if the resistance and protest movements around this building were not to be underestimated. For further information on the background of these developments, readers can Current report At www.n-tv.de Visit.