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Großflecken in Neumünster: Construction site causes chaos and loss of sales!
Neumünster continues to suffer from construction sites in Großflecken, which leads to market shifts and traffic restrictions.
Großflecken in Neumünster: Construction site causes chaos and loss of sales!
The Großflecken in Neumünster, a central market square, will remain a construction site until at least October 2025. The last few months have been anything but easy for residents and traders, as the construction work not only has an impact on the traffic situation, but also on the weekly markets. The market traders had originally hoped to be able to return to Großflecken at the end of September, but this date has now been postponed indefinitely. The weekly markets that took place on Tuesdays and Fridays had to move to the nearby Kleinflecken. Dealers there report noticeable losses in sales. As kn-online.de reports, the distance between small and large spots is only 200 meters, but the cheaper accessibility of the Large stains caused by public buses are noticeable.
The path across the Großflecken is severely restricted for cyclists. Construction work is underway there to renovate tree slabs and install new power columns that will guarantee traders at the weekly market a reliable power supply. According to shz.de, the work will last until the end of October 2023. In the meantime, cyclists will have to resort to detours or fight their way along cobblestones The obligation to use the cycle path has been lifted and there is therefore no special alternative route.
Current circumstances
Construction work on Großflecken began in April 2025 with the aim of renovating the tree disks in addition to the fiber optic cables. While drivers have been able to use the road unhindered again since the end of September 2025, the situation for cyclists is completely different. At least half of the cycle path over the Großflecken is closed; There are additional restrictions, for example due to construction work at the intersection at the town hall and the savings bank construction site. These also include the reconstruction of waste water and storm drains, which will close the pond banks until August 15, 2023. The total duration of the redesigns and adjustments is considerable and is repeatedly influenced by delays.
However, an important event, the “Blue Light Spots”, is still coming up. On Sunday, November 2nd, the square will be the venue for this major event, even if circumstances have disrupted normal procedures. Citizens hope that the situation for retailers and the mobility of residents will improve by then.
Cycling in Neumünster
In parallel to the ongoing work, work is also being done to improve cycling traffic in Neumünster. The mobility master plan, which was approved by the council almost two years ago, provides for a comprehensive overhaul of cycle routes. A total of 118.2 kilometers of cycle paths are to be newly signposted, which could significantly improve the traffic and cycling situation in the city, as the website neumuenster.de highlights.
The funding measures, supported by the state of Schleswig-Holstein, aim to not only increase the safety of cyclists, but also to promote cycle tourism. There is great hope that, despite the current construction situation, long-term planning to improve cycling traffic will bear fruit and Neumünster will become a more bike-friendly city.