Construction site chaos in Kiel: Where everything is currently paralyzed!

Construction site chaos in Kiel: Where everything is currently paralyzed!

There are numerous construction sites underway in Kiel, which will entail some changes for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Just in time for summer, the city has launched a comprehensive program to renovate and renew streets and infrastructure. In particular, road closures and diversions should be well known to residents and road users in order to avoid unnecessary traffic jams.

Current construction sites include Eichenbergskamp, ​​which is completely closed until June 27, 2025. Two rainwater connection pipes are being repaired here. Another closure affects Hasseer Straße, which will also be closed until June 27, 2025, while renovations and expansion work are being carried out between house numbers 78 to 100. Flensburger Straße in Kiel-Wik will remain closed to traffic until June 30, 2025, as a bicycle route is being expanded here.

Special traffic routes and restrictions

Regardless of the road construction, there are additional restrictions on the Alte Lübecker Chaussee. Deutsche Bahn is renewing railway bridges there, resulting in a reduced headroom of 3.60 meters. To ensure that no vehicles with excessive loads pass over the bridges, a digital height control system was installed that automatically switches a traffic light to red in the event of violations. Vehicles behind the affected truck may also be forced to turn, as the road remains closed in both directions until the turning maneuver is completed. This became necessary after several accidents had already occurred. Traffic situation.de reports that the work will continue until at least December 31, 2025.

For residents and commuters in Kiel-Gaarden-Ost, Preetzer Straße will be a problem child until June 30, 2025. Due to the construction of a day clinic, it is only accessible from one side. Wörthstrasse in Kiel-Schreventeich and Eggerstedtstrasse/Wall are also completely closed until further notice, in order to repair shafts and supply lines or carry out facade work. However, there are often alternative routes for pedestrians and cyclists so as not to disrupt the work too much.

Outlook on future construction sites

From April 2025, bus stops at Kiel Central Station will also be replaced and greened, which should be completed over the course of two months. A complete renovation of the Westring is also planned for the summer. The road surface at Stresemannplatz will also be renewed between July and August. Ultimately, these project-related measures are intended not only to relieve traffic, but also to improve the city's infrastructure as a whole. Kiel.de lists all current and future construction sites in detail so that citizens can obtain information in good time.

Those responsible also advise road users to be patient and consider alternative routes to avoid the construction sites. Ultimately, these measures are important for a better transport infrastructure in Kiel, and perhaps one or two new pavements or modernized cycling routes will soon make for an even better cycling experience in the city.