Harvest time in Schladen: road users have to be careful

Von Kl Redaktion

The current events related to the harvest of sugar beet and corn in the north sugar plant in Schladen, which is located in the district of Wolfenbüttel, are becoming an important topic for drivers and farmers. The entry of 2024 marks the beginning of a season that will continue from September to mid -November. During this time the harvest is carried out by both cultures, which brings some challenges for traffic in the district.

As the responsible authorities determine, road users are asked to exercise special caution during this harvest time. The presence of harvesting machines on the streets not only gives drivers slowly moving vehicles, but also the risk of traffic disruptions. These situations require increased attention from all road users. This is by no means an exaggeration, because the dangers mostly lurk in the form of dirty lanes that can arise from the agricultural machinery.

slice streets and caution when driving

The district of Wolfenbüttel draws attention to the associated risks. Especially in bad weather, be it fog, rain or at dusk, the view can deteriorate considerably. This makes it difficult to recognize the harvesting machines, which are often wide and heavy. In addition, these machines often drive from the fields onto the streets and vice versa, which requires additional caution. The agricultural vehicles can swing out when turning, which can increase the risk of an accident. In order to increase security, there are warnings and signs that indicate this on many affected streets.

A problem that should not be underestimated are the clean roads. Despite all the efforts to clean the lanes after using the machines, a fine dirt film often remains. This nature of the street can be dangerous and drastically increased the risk of accidents because it is comparable to an oil track. The district has recognized the problem and calls on all road users to be particularly mindful, especially close to people who try to improve the road conditions during the harvest time and, if necessary, eliminate dirt.

The process of making sugar in northern Germany has changed significantly over the years. Where people used to work tirelessly for harvesting and processing, state -of -the -art machines are now taking on these tasks. Nevertheless, the harvest period remains a challenge not only for farmers, but also for drivers who have to adapt to these circumstances. In addition, test routes in the Osnabrück district show how important it is to put the big agricultural machines to the test before they are used so that they can work under optimal conditions. In view of the weather conditions that have made the harvest campaign significantly more difficult - as has recently been done by months of constant rain and floods - it remains to be seen how smooth this harvest is.

This critical period in agriculture is not only part of the annual rhythm, but it is also crucial for the entire food production and the industrial processing of sugar in the north. The district not only calls for caution, but also shows how important consideration and attention in road traffic are during such labor -intensive times.