Victoria subordination in Bonn: Conversion plans are on the brink

Deutsche Bahn refuses approval for important underpass in Bonn

The Victoria Unterwift in Bonn, which has been perceived as an anxiety and anxiety for years, remains unchanged for the time being. Despite the years of planning, construction work on the underpass between the street at the Alte Friedhof and Herwarthstraße/Eendenicher Straße should finally start in May 2025. Surprisingly, Deutsche Bahn AG has refused the necessary construction reference, which has led to a lack of understanding in Bonn's politics.

This underpass represents an important connection between the western city and the city center. Due to the central location of the Bonn Central Station, the possibilities to get from the Weststadt to the city are severely limited. If you do not want to use the Victoria Unterfection, you often have to accept long detours. The current system is narrow, difficult to access and overall has a neglected, which makes it a frightening place for many citizens.

The plans for the conversion of the Victoria Unterface have existed since 2012 and should in particular include enlightenment and widening the underpass. A barrier-free design was also planned, which connects the underpass to the adjacent foot and bike paths. These measures should not only make it easier to use the underpass, but also to significantly upgrade their environment.

political reactions and next steps

In a letter to Deutsche Bahn, the head of traffic from Bonn, Helmut Wiesner, expressed his lack of understanding of the new request for a railway law approval process. This requirement came unexpectedly, since there were already clear agreements on the course of the construction work in advance. Wiesner asked to check the previous plans and offer new blocking breaks to avoid a delayed process.

The city administration is concerned that the project may now be delayed considerably and could shift into uncertain times. You are in close contact with Deutsche Bahn to achieve a quick implementation of the construction work. For the citizens, it remains to be seen how the situation around the Victoria Unterilation will develop.