Frankenthal pulls the plug: Minikreisel is being dismantled!

Frankenthal pulls the plug: Minikreisel is being dismantled!

The traffic situation in Frankenthal has recently changed again. A lack of practicality and the daily volume of traffic led to the mini roundabout at the intersection of Benderstrasse and Frankenstrasse being dismantled. How rheinpfalz.de reported, the dismantling took place on a Monday and Tuesday, which led to the closure of the said intersection. The reopening was scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th. After the work, Benderstrasse has the right of way again, which corresponds to the original regulation before the mini roundabout was installed.

The city administration justified this step by stating that the mini roundabout did not achieve the desired success in everyday life. Despite the many positive aspects that mini roundabouts can bring with them - such as better traffic flow technology and increased protection for pedestrians and cyclists, as documented in studies by the Federal Highway Research Institute - this particular roundabout was apparently not the right solution for the needs of local road users.

Impact on traffic

However, dismantling is not the only change in the region. Current and planned construction work will lead to further restrictions on traffic. On September 18th and 19th, repair work will be carried out on the mini roundabout in the Benderstrasse/Frankenstrasse intersection area, which will again lead to a full closure. Cautious drivers should therefore prepare for detour routes that are signposted accordingly. This also affects bus line 467, whose stops “Frankenstraße” and “ADR Kiosk” cannot be served temporarily. Here passengers are asked to move to the Max-Beckmann-Straße stop wochenblatt-reporter.de informed.

In addition, the work on Pilgerstrasse near Mörscher Strasse is planned until October 31st. A full closure will apply here because the unforeseen extension of civil engineering work to replace defective cable systems has become necessary. Bus trips are also affected here, which affects the stops in the Schillerschule area. Replacement stops have been set up for passengers there to minimize inconvenience.

The mini roundabout in comparison

Mini roundabouts have a reputation for increasing road safety by reducing the speed of vehicles and therefore reducing the risk of accidents. In addition to the low speed, they help drivers and pedestrians interact better with each other. However, the positive aspects depend heavily on the individual design and the local conditions kfutd.de is explained. It remains to be seen what new solutions the city will find for traffic flow in Frankenthal in order to successfully overcome future challenges.