Victoria undertaking Bonn: Start of construction delayed by DB permits

Bahn AG does not provide any construction frame for Victoria Unterfeenden

Bonn - The federal city of Bonn is forced to move the renovation work on the Victoria Unterface due to the lack of a construction site. The construction of construction was originally targeted for May 2025.

The city administration recently received the notification from the railway that a railway law approval process by the Federal Railway Authority (EBA) was necessary before the construction work could begin. This message came unexpectedly for those responsible in Bonn, as there was a consensus on the course of the measure beforehand. In a letter to the railway, the head of traffic Helmut Wiesner expressed his lack of understanding of the new claim and pointed out that the underpass has been waiting for its implementation for years.

Current developments in the project

On the basis of the decision of the DB, the city of Bonn was forced to lift the tender for the construction work in early April in order to prevent possible claims for damages. In his letter for examination, Wiesner asked whether the original procedure was still possible to advance the planning. The administration fears that the project will now be delayed significantly by the new approval process.

Background of the planning

The planning documents for the Victoria Unterfeitation were already presented to the Deutsche Bahn in 2022. The city of Bonn and Bahn have been in contact with the overall project since 2012, which also includes the new Guido Westerwelle Bridge and the ramps. In September 2020, a construction implementation agreement was also completed. The current development of the construction program represents a setback for the city, which continues to fight for a new “building window” for the implementation of the project.

on the concept of victoria subordination

The planned redesign of the Victoria Unterface provides for an expansion and barrier -free development. Currently, the underpass is only accessible via stairs, which makes it impractical for many users. The new plans include a wider, lighter design and a better connection to the surrounding foot and bike paths. The connection to the future wheel axle West contributes to improving the transport infrastructure in the West.

The city of Bonn remains optimistic and wants to continue to stick to the project in order to counteract a potential construction freeze through the train. The need for barrier -free redesign is an essential aspect that is represented by the city.