B455 renovation in Rosbach: Last construction phase begins on August 1st

B455 renovation in Rosbach: Last construction phase begins on August 1st

The long time of waiting is coming to an end when the last stage of the renovation of the B455 between Rosbach and Ockstadt is tackled from August 1, 2024. This last construction phase will go hand in hand with a full closure, which has often caused resentment since the beginning of the renovation work in October 2023.

The challenge of the construction site

The renovation of the approximately four kilometer section of the route was essential every day due to the current traffic load of around 30,000 cars and 2,000 trucks. The Hesse Mobil State Transport Authority emphasized that the existing damage to the road could no longer be ignored. Despite the necessity, the extensive construction work and the associated restrictions are clearly noticeable for residents and commuters to the A5 connection point.

the traffic chaos and the reactions of the residents

An essential problem during the construction work was the frequent full closures, which already led to massive traffic disruptions in November 2023 when listing the signs for the fifth construction phase. Residents in Rosbach, Rodheim and Nieder-Wöllstadt reported a real traffic chaos, in which the fire brigade and emergency services did not get through in an emergency. The frustration increased when the detour routes over the narrow local passages still increased this situation.

media attention

The situation on the construction site finally attracted media attention. Reports from RTL about the angry residents and the difficulties for school children to get safely across the streets have highlighted the problem. Despite this reporting, the city called for a temporary interruption of the work before the work was resumed a few days later and the confusion of traffic began again.

final sprint of the renovation work

The last full closure planned on Thursday, August 1, 2024, affects the play between Bornweg in Ober-Rosbach and the Löwenhof towards Friedberg/Ockstadt. Hessen Mobil has made it clear that there are no transit options except for residents. If no unforeseen delays occur, the B455 should be released until the end of the holiday. Remaining work could then be carried out with minimal restrictions.

The economic effects on the region

The entire renovation process was 2.75 million euros, financed by the federal government. Investments in the infrastructure are essential in order to continue to ensure the economic health of the region in the future. The new roadway will help to ensure that traffic flows more securely and liquid, which in turn should have positive effects on the local economy.

The final completion of the B455 will not only ensure that the traffic situation in the region is improved, but also a relief of the residents that have suffered from construction for months.

- Nag