Northern tube of the Königshain tunnel: modernization ceremony near!

Northern tube of the Königshain tunnel: modernization ceremony near!

The renovation of the Königshainer Berge tunnel, an important traffic artery on the A4 between Görlitz and Kodersdorf, has reached half -time. After about nine months of intensive work, the northern tube of the tunnel is completed and will be released next Thursday evening. In the future, the work on the southern tube will progress, which will probably continue until November. During this phase, the traffic is led by the already renovated north tube, which ensures a smooth road for the average of 30,000 vehicles, of which around 40 percent heavy traffic. The total costs for this extensive renovation amount to around 50 million euros, an amount that is in the specified cost framework and is mainly used to adapt to the increased security requirements. Sächsische.de were implemented.

The tunnel Königshainer Berge, with a length of 3,281 meters, is the fourth longest longest motorway tunnel in Germany. It was put into operation in 1999 and is located under the Königshainer Berge landscape protection area. To this end, the tunnel operation has so far learned no fundamental renovations, which made the need for these extensive renovation measures all the more urgent. In order to continue to ensure the security of the users and to make necessary adjustments to EU requirements, various technical systems are now being retrofitted, such as fans and fire alarm systems. autobahn.de emphasizes that this work should contribute to the modern technology of the tunnel.

comprehensive security adjustments

The preparatory measures already carried out, including the closure of the cross -strikes with navigable escape gates and the installation of additional lighting in the entrance area, are essential steps towards increased security. In addition, sensors for smoke detection are also installed. All of this happens from a point of view that the requirements for security have increased in recent years. During the renovation, the traffic is always led by the tube that remains free, so that the impairment for drivers remains minimal.

These comprehensive measures are part of a larger trend in tunnel construction in Germany, which is also illustrated by a current survey by the Stuva at the turn of 2023/24. A total of over 84 kilometers of tunnels are currently under construction, with street tunnels in particular. These developments reflect the need to modernize existing tunnels and increase their security. tunnel-online.info documents the current trends and statistics in tunnel construction, whereby the challenges and the need in the renovations against the background of demographic and technological changes.

The practical implementation of the renovation work shows the efforts to ensure the security and functionality of the infrastructure, which are essential for smooth traffic routing. With the completion of the northern tube, the tunnel will be better equipped for the next few years in order to meet the requirements of modern traffic.