Angry residents threaten construction workers in Tuttlingen – what happens now?

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Report on verbal attacks on construction workers in Tuttlingen during the renovation of the Seltenbachdole; Appeal to residents for common sense.

Bericht über verbale Angriffe auf Bauarbeiter in Tuttlingen während der Erneuerung der Seltenbachdole; Appell zur Vernunft der Anwohner.
Report on verbal attacks on construction workers in Tuttlingen during the renovation of the Seltenbachdole; Appeal to residents for common sense.

Angry residents threaten construction workers in Tuttlingen – what happens now?

In Tuttlingen, the current construction site on the Seltenbachdole is causing a lot of excitement among residents and construction workers. Foreman from the J. Friedrich Storz group of companies, Markus Elsen, reported verbal attacks against the construction workers. Many residents show little respect and often insult the workers, emphasized Elsen. Obscene gestures are not uncommon. Fortunately, there have been no physical confrontations so far, although tensions are noticeably rising.

The street Am Seltenbach has been closed to vehicles since this week due to the renovation work, which requires a detour of around 300 meters to the nearest bank. Pedestrians often ignore the barriers, which are sometimes secured with cable ties but are often damaged. Bernd Sauter, the construction manager, made it clear that changing barriers is a criminal offense, and Andreas Kahl, project manager, added that the road traffic regulations do not apply at the construction site.

The challenges of the construction site

The renewal of the Seltenbachdole, which dates back to an underground watercourse from 1938, is necessary. Cracks and a lack of stability in the old system make this work unavoidable. Elsen emphasized that although the demand for modern infrastructure is high, implementation is often met with resistance.

Work is currently underway on the third construction phase between the central bus station and the Legère Hotel. This is where progress can be seen and, according to Elsen, the construction period should be kept short. The aim is to keep the burden on residents as low as possible. Unfortunately, only around 20 percent of residents react sensibly and respect the construction site barriers.

Traffic safety at construction sites

A central concern of this construction site is traffic safety. Loud Moravia Academy All traffic and safety measures, which also include speed limits and stopping bans, are binding for everyone involved. These orders are issued by the relevant authorities and must be strictly followed by the building contractors. Deviations can be viewed as an administrative offense.

The safety measures serve to avoid accidents and minimize the risks for the construction workers. In addition, incorrect orders can lead to legal consequences for the responsible authorities if they do not correspond to local conditions and thereby cause damage. What is important here is accurate planning and implementation, for which the building contractor must submit a traffic sign plan that must be approved by the authorities.

In times when construction projects often encounter resistance, it is even more important that all sides do their part to ensure safety and mutual respect. Only together can we ensure that such projects are completed successfully and without incident. The cooperation between residents, construction companies and authorities is crucial in order to overcome the challenges at the Seltenbachdole and to provide the infrastructure in Tuttlingen with the necessary modernization.