Darkness in the north: street lighting in Oberhausen is out!

Darkness in the north: street lighting in Oberhausen is out!

Darkness has taken over the streets in Oberhausen today: in the north of the city, specifically between the Sterkrade indoor swimming pool and the Haniel dump, the lanterns are off. Numerous citizens report a major disruption in street lighting, which is causing worrying darkness. According to Radio Oberhausen, the Oberhausen network company, which belongs to evo, is responsible for fixing the problems.

The difficulties with the lighting are due to an interruption in the control between the main switch point and the switch point on the corner of Wittestrasse and Brüderstrasse. It is currently not possible to switch on the lamps automatically, which is why the network control center stepped into the breach in the evening and activated the lighting manually. An external service provider is already busy fixing the problem, but how long this will take is still unclear.

Construction sites and traffic situation

While the darkness is a problem, construction sites are also making waves in Oberhausen's traffic situation. The city administration points out that construction sites are unavoidable and often severely impact traffic. On the official website of the city of Oberhausen there is a comprehensive overview of all current construction sites in North Rhine-Westphalia. The information is not only important for drivers, but also benefits pedestrians and cyclists.

The construction sites affect both inner-city areas and highways. This includes measures on roads, railways and waterways. The city regularly provides information about relevant construction sites and their traffic restrictions via press releases. An online map is also provided that graphically shows the location of the most important construction sites and diversion recommendations.

Current traffic information

Anyone moving in and around Oberhausen should also find out about the current traffic conditions. The traffic jam detector map shows a live display of the traffic situation, with different colors providing information about the traffic flow: green means free travel, orange signals heavy traffic, while red warns of the risk of traffic jams.

Current reports on traffic jams show that around 8 minutes of time loss can be expected on the A3 between Oberhausen-West and Oberhausen. The A516 and B223 as well as Bebelstrasse are also affected and cause minimal time losses of 5 minutes each. Traffic congestion must also be expected on the A40 and L215, which increases the journey time.

Especially in times like these, when both street lighting and traffic on the roads are a challenge, it is advisable to take a look at the latest reports before setting off and consider possible diversions. Stay safe and keep yourself informed about developments regularly!