Construction work on Enzianstrasse: Large redesign project starts!

Construction work on Enzianstrasse: Large redesign project starts!

From June 24, 2025, Enzianstrasse will become the construction site in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The redesign of the road not only brings with it a necessary ceiling renovation, but also the implementation of the cycling concept, which was launched in 2016. In the future, the parking spaces will be reduced to make room for the new bicycle zone, which will be expanded to the Bahnhofstrasse intersection. These measures are intended to contribute to increasing the proportion of cycling in the total traffic volume, because [sweco-gmbh.de] (https://www.sweco-gmbh.de/unsere- undumweltplanung/REGIAL Development/Radungskonzepte/) explains that cycling concepts play a central role in the promotion of sustainable mobility.

While the construction work is expected to be on August 29, 2025, the section between the small roundabout and the intersection to Bahnhofstrasse will be completely closed. Departments for through traffic are set up, but access for residents and rescue vehicles remains largely guaranteed. The renovation measures are estimated with costs of around 220,000 euros, and the construction committee has unanimously gave the green light for the redesign, as merkur.de.

cycling destination firmly in view

The cycling concept, which has been on the table for several years, provides for bicycle traffic to be significantly promoted. Since 2017, the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been participating in the city cycling campaign, which runs over 21 days every year and aims to cover as many kilometers by bike as possible. Participation is open to everyone - whether on the way to work or in leisure time. This means that cyclists can not only increase their fitness, but also actively contribute to reducing motorized traffic.

The positive effects of cycling are obvious: According to lra-gap.de, the expansion of the cycle path network contributes significantly to improving traffic safety and can reduce air pollution and traffic loads in urban rooms. Let's look forward to the developments in this area and hope for a rapid implementation of the planned construction projects, even if there are concerns about the time implementation of the cycling concept that should be completed by 2030.