Emmering: Through town traffic could be passable again sooner!

Emmering: Through town traffic could be passable again sooner!

The relief for the residents of Emmering is noticeable: the town thoroughfare (FFB 17) will be accessible again earlier than originally planned. This development comes after a long lockdown that has lasted since last winter and was originally scheduled to last until December 2025. The stress of the construction site not only put a strain on residents, but also on traffic in Fürstenfeldbruck. The district authority expected a long closure, which would have a noticeable impact on the traffic situation Mercury reported.

Asphalting work that has already been carried out indicates that the FFB 17 could actually be opened soon. However, the road remains closed to through traffic for the time being, which means that only residents can use it. A detailed announcement on the traffic opening is expected in the coming days. The bus routes in particular had to struggle with the restrictions, but there is hope that the regular timetable can be returned to at the start of the school year.

Progress in construction work

The work on the roundabout on Roggensteiner Straße is going according to plan and should also be completed soon. How lra-ffb.de says the construction work was essential to modernize the road infrastructure. A further full closure of Emmeringer Straße and Brucker Straße is planned for the period from June 3, 2024 to probably the end of 2024. This is a fundamental redesign, which also includes the renewal of water and gas pipes as well as the barrier-free expansion of bus stops.

The closure affects the section from the junction with Münchner Straße to Kirchplatz. Amperstrasse, Dachauer Strasse and Schloßstrasse will be used for the diversion. The diversion route is signposted accordingly. The changes in bus services are also provided for passengers. The stops will be adjusted during construction to maintain accessibility.

Long-term challenges of transport infrastructure

However, these developments are not isolated. They are part of the overarching challenges that need to be addressed in Germany with regard to transport infrastructure. The Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan attempts to meet these challenges with a long-term focus on maintaining the existing infrastructure and making necessary investments. Particular attention will be paid to adapting road infrastructure to take into account future technological developments, such as autonomous driving and smart roads wirtschaftsdienst.eu reported.

In the future, not only maintenance and renovation work will be required, but also answers to technological changes that bring with them new forms of mobility. Localizing investments in transport infrastructure will be crucial to ensure long-term efficiency and safety of use for all road users.