Refurbishment work in Barnstorf: B51 closure is extended by one day

Refurbishment work in Barnstorf: B51 closure is extended by one day

delays in the renovation of the B51 in Barnstorf: Effects on residents and traffic

The road construction measures in Barnstorf along federal road 51 are currently the focus of attention. The construction work carried out by Strabag has stalled due to adverse weather conditions. This not only affects the traffic flow, but also on the residents who have to adapt to unsatisfactory access conditions.

weather influences as the main cause

Lars Beckefeld, the site manager of Strabag, explains that the rain and now the extreme heat of summer put considerable pressure on the workers. "The weather forced us to rethink our schedule," said Beckefeld. Originally, the closure of federal road 51 should last until Friday afternoon, August 2. Due to the late use of a required work equipment, the work has been delayed by another day. Another day of delay could be conjured up by the continuously hot temperatures.

protection of residents and infrastructure

The current situation means that several road sections are inaccessible to residents. The access roads to various private property are currently blocked, which asks the residents to park their vehicles in adjacent, non -affected areas. "We ask the residents to understand the inconvenience that this work brings with them," said Strabag in an information notification.

material use and further work phases

The Strabag employees currently work on the binder layer and prepare the top layer. A significant part of the material - a total of 800 tons - will be processed on Wednesday. However, the temperature of 30 degrees Celsius makes the cooling of the new road more time -consuming. It is intended to complete the asphalt installation work on Thursday, but the joint processing and marking take up further time.

federal measures and future planning

In addition to the current work, a crossing aid in the form of a central island near the Classic petrol station will also be created this week. This should contribute particularly to the safety of pedestrians. The work is coordinated in such a way that at the beginning of school on Monday, August 5, the buses can again run through Barnstorf via the B51. "We want to complete the construction work as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimize disorders in traffic," explains Beckefeld.

meaning of the renovation for the community

The renovation work on the B51 is of great importance for the entire community of Barnstorf. They should not only increase the safety of road users, but also ensure the infrastructural quality of the region in the long term. Even if the current delays are frustrating, the focus is on the need to make the road accessible for traffic.

Overall, the current circumstances show how important flexible and adaptable construction planning is in order to meet the challenges of the weather and to take into account the needs of the residents as best as possible.

- Nag