Traffic chaos in Thedinghausen: Politicians demand urgent measures!

Traffic chaos in Thedinghausen: Politicians demand urgent measures!

Something is happening in Thedinghausen - local politicians dealt intensively with the traffic situation in the town at a meeting in the Morsum Rifle Center on Tuesday evening. The main problem was caused by a large number of trucks and cars being driven through the town center due to the major construction site on the A1 near Bremen. The diversion vehicles are making their way via Braunschweiger Straße and Bahnhofstraße, with some trucks turning onto Blankenburger Straße, which results in dangerous situations for pedestrians and cyclists. The Weser courier reports uniformly negative feedback from local council members about Braunschweiger Straße, which residents in the area have also drawn attention to.

However, even the citizens who are normally represented at such meetings were absent this time. This was not surprising, as politicians have been discussing various measures to improve road safety for a long time. In particular, the planned truck ban on Blankenburger Straße was very well received and was unanimously approved. Now the administration is at a loss as to how quickly the dangers for road users can be defused. The District newspaper reported on the concerns of the residents of Quarnstedter Weg, who complained about the increased traffic from non-local trucks.

Measures to improve road safety

Another big item on the agenda was the Green List's request to set up a one-sided bicycle protection lane on Braunschweiger Straße. Given the risky traffic situation for cyclists, the council members recognized the need for such a protective strip. However, the application was withdrawn due to concerns that the safety of cyclists would not be sufficiently guaranteed. Currently, many cyclists prefer to use the pedestrian path rather than the road itself.

In addition, the Greens called for a parking strip on the corner of Braunschweiger Straße and Poststraße, for which the administration has already planned an on-site appointment with an engineering firm. The idea included, among other things, lowering curbs, adding colored markings and creating a barrier-free parking space. Details such as planting espaliered trees and setting up bicycle racks also play a role in making the place more attractive. Despite a previous veto by the Lower Saxony state authority, there have already been numerous discussions about a complete parking ban on Braunschweiger Straße.

The measures have received a positive response and the administration has agreed to talk to the state highway authority about safety for cyclists in the region. This remains exciting for everyone involved, because there is still a long bureaucratic hurdle ahead before the 30 km/h speed limit can be implemented on Braunschweiger Straße, which is currently still in the air.