Traffic gridlock in Alling: a bypass is urgently needed, but expensive!

Traffic gridlock in Alling: a bypass is urgently needed, but expensive!

Alling, a small village with around 3,150 inhabitants, is facing a major challenge: the impending “traffic gridlock”. Due to the constant increase in the population in the west of Munich and the administration of the Gilching bypass since 2019, the situation is becoming more and more urgent. As the South Germans reported, the through traffic not only causes noise and particulate matter, but also poses a health risk for residents. A rethink is required, and bypassing the Allinger town thoroughfare (state road 2069) is considered unavoidable.

With a view to a possible workaround, a spatial sensitivity analysis was recently presented that revealed many essential details. This analysis, socialized by the planning office Ifuplan, highlights two potential routes that could run both to the west and to the east of Alling. At a meeting of the local council it became clear that both variants pose major challenges: They would cross areas with high spatial sensitivity and could endanger valuable protected assets and landscapes. The Allinger Moos in particular, a sensitive area, makes the western route unusable, while the eastern route offers two different options, such as Mercury supplemented.

Feasibility study in planning

In order to plan the next steps, the local council has decided to commission a feasibility study. This study is intended to clarify whether and how the project can be realized. Mayor Stefan Joachimsthaler (CSU) emphasizes the importance of tackling this challenge quickly and critically examining the technologies and requirements. It is currently unclear to what extent the state could possibly help finance the project. The municipality could face a financial challenge as it would have to manage the land acquisition and more detailed planning itself, like this South Germans writes.

Another aspect of the discussion is the question of noise protection requirements, which must be taken into account. It remains questionable whether farmers are prepared to provide land for the construction project. Expropriation is not up for debate - rather, solutions must be found that are acceptable to everyone involved.

Ecological considerations and citizen opinions

The analysis also showed that the proposed routes for a bypass would not only significantly change the space but also the landscape. Protected landscapes, peatlands and drinking water protection areas would be affected, reiterating concerns about the region's environment and recreational value. In a citizen survey, 81% of participants were in favor of a bypass, indicating that there is a clear desire for a solution. However, it is also crucial to keep the ecological consequences in mind in order to maintain the delicate balance between transport development and environmental protection.

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport highlights that mobility is of central importance for the economy and society. Given this fact, cities like Alling must have a good knack for developing new concepts and alternative means of transport without losing sight of environmental concerns. The next steps in this debate could cause waves - both in terms of infrastructure and in maintaining the everyday lives of residents.