Construction work in Dudweiler: Pedestrian bridge becomes barrier -free!
Construction work in Dudweiler: Pedestrian bridge becomes barrier -free!
In Saarbrücken, the city is facing some traffic changes due to upcoming construction work. From Monday, April 7, 2025, the work under the Johannisbrücke on Dudweiler Landstrasse begins. These measures are part of a project to create a barrier-free accessibility of the cyclist and pedestrian bridge towards Rodenhof. According to Saarbruecken.de The work includes the sidewalks along the Dudweiler Landstrasse.
In addition, the following measures are planned on the street between the Johannisbrücke and the entrance to Jägersfreude. The cost of the total measures amounts to around 100,000 euros, and the work is expected to continue by the end of May 2025, whereby weather conditions could cause a shift. In order to maintain the flow of traffic during the construction work, a mutual traffic routing is set up using traffic lights, and the sidewalks remain accessible to pedestrians. In addition, access for rescue and fire engines is ensured at any time.construction site in Fischbachstraße
In parallel to the work on Dudweiler Landstrasse, important construction sites are also imminent in Fischbachstrasse. From the same Monday, milling and asphalt work between Camphauser Straße and Feldstraße begin to repair the road. As sr.de , the planned construction site lasts until August 19. In order to minimize traffic during the summer vacation, the blocking was laid on this period.The Fischbachstraße is completely closed during the work and divided into four construction phases. The first construction phase in the confluence area of Camphauser Straße, Hirschbachstraße and Fischbachstrasse was postponed to a later date. From Monday, work will be carried out between Hirschbachstrasse and the dealership, followed by further sections to Feldstraße. During this time, the shops such as Globus and Metro remain accessible via Camphauser Straße, and the access to Hirschbachstraße and Grühlingshöhe will be maintained at the weekend.
public space and accessibility
These construction projects are part of the major discussion about the design of public space in cities. Public space, as defined on bundesfachstelle-barrierreifheit.de , comprises elements such as sidewalks and traffic areas as well as accessibility for all citizens. The DIN 18040-3 standard regulates the barrier-free planning and equipment of traffic and outdoor facilities that are intended for public access. Such initiatives are essential to ensure the accessibility of shops, services and transport connections and to meet the different user needs.
summarized the upcoming construction work in Saarbrücken not only a need to maintain the infrastructure, but also a step towards a barrier -free city that enables all citizens to participate in public life.
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