Top story: Construction site chaos in Gießen - popular connecting road closed for 16 months

Top story: Construction site chaos in Gießen - popular connecting road closed for 16 months

traffic transition in Gießen: Construction work block important connection for 16 months

The planned fundamental renewal of the old Steinbacher Weg in Gießen causes a stir. The blocking of the street between Licher Straße and Schiffenberger valley for 16 months is expected to massively influence the traffic routes in the region. This step is in the context of a general turnover in the city that aims at a resilient and reliable infrastructure.

The coordination of the construction measure between the municipal utilities, the Middle Hessian waterworks and the municipal civil engineering office will include extensive renewal of the street and the infrastructure. New lines, road covers, bus stops and pedestrian crossings are planned to make the street fit for the future. This renovation will not only present the residents, but also commuters and students with challenges.

Ostpreußenviertel temporarily to the dead end

While the city is trying to create alternative ways and opportunities for residents, the East Prussian district becomes a dead end during the construction work. The planned 16-month closure will redirect traffic and make new routes necessary. The city plans provisional bus stops and access routes to steer the traffic as smoothly as possible.

However, there are also concerns about the lack of protective strip for cyclists along the Alten Steinbacher Weg. For students and commuters in particular, this is an important aspect that is still being discussed. The city must find solutions to ensure the safety of all road users.

challenges in schools and parent taxis

A central problem during the construction period will also be the lack of possibility for parent taxis to bring the children safely to school. This requires close cooperation between schools, parents and the authorities to find suitable solutions. The lack of scope for parent taxis requires rethinking in traffic and in the behavior of the parents.

The planned turn of traffic in Gießen presents the city and its residents with challenges, but also opportunities for a more modern and sustainable transport infrastructure. The next 16 months will show how successfully these measures can be implemented.

- Nag