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Federal Transport Minister visits Leverkusen's motorway projects on site!
Mayor Richrath and Federal Transport Minister Schnieder inspect the motorway expansion problem in Leverkusen on June 17, 2025.
Federal Transport Minister visits Leverkusen's motorway projects on site!
There are lively discussions about motorway expansion in Leverkusen. At the beginning of May 2025, the city's mayor, Uwe Richrath, informed the new Federal Transport Minister, Patrick Schnieder (CDU), that there were some grievances in the context of the planned expansion of the motorways. The aim is to explain the situation on site in detail.
On June 17, 2025, Richrath received a response from the ministry. Schnieder thanked him for the information and was open to an on-site appointment in Leverkusen. “I am pleased with the positive feedback from the minister,” said Richrath. “It is important that we coordinate closely with the population when it comes to such large infrastructure measures.” The announcement of a meeting indicates that a timely clarification of the numerous challenges in the transport sector is necessary.
A look at the problems
Prompt coordination between the Federal Ministry of Transport and the city of Leverkusen is considered imperative. This could be important not only for the traffic situation in the city, but also for residents. After all, it is in the interests of the citizens that the expansion is carried out sensibly and sustainably, which was also emphasized by Patrick Schnieder.
What happens now?
The mayor has already indicated that the offices of both parties will soon arrange a date for viewing. An on-site visit could not only provide clarity about existing problems, but also ensure that the needs of the population are taken into account in the planning. Schnieder seems willing to look at the situation head-on and actively work on solutions.
Motorway expansion is not only a technical but also a social issue that affects all citizens in and around Leverkusen. It is therefore all the more important that everyone involved, especially residents, is heard. What the next steps will look like remains exciting and will definitely influence traffic planning in Leverkusen. We will continue to report.