Financing according to the Transport Financing Act of the State Community The state supports infrastructure measures in the city of Aalen (Ostalbkreis) with around 2.2 million euros

The state supports the city of Aalen with funds from the State Transport Financing Act (LGVFG) with a total of 2.19 million euros in the construction of a pedestrian and cycle path underpass under the highly frequented L 1080 (Alte Heidenheimer Straße). The main construction work should begin in spring 2021 and be completed by 2022.

"The construction of the new underpass will further improve the traffic conditions for pedestrians and cyclists in Aalen. We are making an important contribution to sustainable and climate -friendly mobility in the Ostalb," said regional president Wolfgang Reimer.

The new pedestrian and cycle path underpass as an expansion of Kettelerstraße is to develop the core city with the eastern districts and ensure a direct and safe connection for pedestrians and cyclists from the area east of Alten Heidenheimer Straße and the existing underpass under the railway line.

In addition, further renovation measures are planned in the surrounding roads: measures such as the construction of a new bus bay with an adjacent lane, the construction of an additional lane towards Ziegelstraße and the elimination of the previous pedestrian crossings on the Alte The intersection Heidenheimer Straße (L 1080) should also improve the traffic flow of Guide.

In addition to improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, there will also be improvements in public transport and motorized private traffic. The aim is to make the switch from your own car to public transport more attractive for citizens and to reduce CO2 emissions and fine dust.